*The NWSL issued the following press release on Wednesday:***CHICAGO (Sept. 13, 2017)** **–** The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the 2017 NWSL Championship will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The semifinals will be hosted by Portland Thorns FC on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. and by the North Carolina Courage on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Sahlen’s Stadium in Cary, N.C. Both matches will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Chicago Red Stars, Orlando Pride and Seattle Reign FC are the three teams remaining in contention for the final two playoff spots. Lifetime will broadcast live all three games of the 2017 NWSL Playoffs and the matches will also be available for both live and on-demand streaming via the Lifetime iOS and Android apps and MyLifetime.com. International fans can watch on the NWSL app and NWSLsoccer.com. Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 NWSL Championship starting as low as $20. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase seats throughout the 25,500 capacity venue, including in the North end of Orlando City Stadium – North America’s first safe-standing supporter’s section. Tickets are available online at [www.NWSLchampionship.com](http://www.nwslchampionship.com/) and by phone at 1-855-ORL-CITY. * * * ### 2017 NWSL Playoffs Schedule #### Saturday, October 7 Portland Thorns FC vs. TBD Providence Park 3:30 p.m. ET Lifetime * * * #### Sunday, October 8 North Carolina Courage vs. TBD Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park 3:30 p.m. ET Lifetime * * * #### Saturday, October 14 NWSL Championship Orlando City Stadium 4:30 p.m. ET Lifetime

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