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The international break has come to a close and as of this week, we’ll be entering the longest continuous stretch of the season without stopping. From here on out, the next break won’t be until Jan. 9 for AFCON and additional World Cup qualifiers. But before I get too far ahead of myself, we’re in for a treat this weekend as MLS playoffs kick off, the Washington Spirit play the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL final on CBS and then on Paramount+, Juve and Lazio play a massive match just to name a few. Here are the five games you have to watch, along with some honorable mentions:
5. Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Red Stars
Date: Saturday, Nov. 20 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: CBS | Live stream: Paramount+
Why watch: Two of the hottest teams to end the NWSL season will meet in the final in Louisville on Saturday. While the Spirt have dealt with off-field turmoil, they’ve turned that into fuel for quite the playoff run being led by the duo of Trinity Rodman and Ashley Hatch in attack with Kelley O’Hara and Aubrey Bledsoe manning a stout defense. The availability of Mallory Pugh is up in the air for the Red Stars, but that hasn’t stopped them from countering their way through the playoffs. Add in that neither team has won the championship before, and that’s more than enough motivation.
4. Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Date: Saturday, Nov. 20 | Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
TV: NBCSN | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Leicester +370; Draw +265; Chelsea -129
Why watch: Two teams moving in opposite directions face off as the Foxes welcome the league leaders to the King Power Stadium. Brendan Rodgers will hope that the international break was enough time for his side to get healthy as Leicester only has two wins in their last five games. Chelsea will look to keep the good form rolling and show that the draw to Burnley was a blip in the road. Come for attacking fullbacks and stay for Mason Mount wizardry.
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