Washington Spirit play Orlando Pride in NWSL championship on Saturday

The big picture: The two teams will face off days after Michele Kang, the Spirit's owner, announced she would donate $30 million over five years to U.S. Soccer's women's and girls programs.

• "Women's sports have been undervalued and overlooked for far too long," she said.
• The NWSL final will be played in Kansas City, at the first stadium in the world built specifically for a professional women's soccer team. The $120 million venue has 11,500 seats.

State of play: The Spirit defeated defending champs NJ/NY Gotham FC last week at a sold-out Audi Field. Star forward Trinity Rodman, who is up for MVP, and co. scored 51 goals in the regular season, a club record.

• Orlando is a formidable opponent — they finished the regular season at the top of the points table.

How to watch: D.C. is hosting an official watch party with a jumbo screen at Randall Recreation Center and Field, a few blocks from Audi Field. You can RSVP online.

• There are 10 watch parties in the DMV, and fans are encouraged to register for free tickets online.
• The match will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ with coverage beginning at 7:30pm.