Inside the NWSL Championship: Spirit vs. Gotham | Mickey Guyton on Singing Anthem

Around 18,000 fans are going to fill the stands at San Jose's PayPal Park on Saturday to watch the Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL championship matchup. Looking to build on this season's record success, the league is now adding two new teams -- the Denver Summit and the Boston Legacy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has an inside look. The 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup was a turning point for women's soccer in the U.S., with the game shattering attendance records and proving the sport could achieve commercial success. Brandi Chastain and Briana Scurry, who were on that historic team, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of women's sports. Lori Lindsey, CBS Sports NWSL lead analyst and former Women's National Team member, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down expectations for Saturday's game between powerhouse teams Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. It's going to be "offense versus defense tomorrow night," Lindsey said. A record number of fans are embracing the rivalry between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC for the NWSL championship title -- and the merchandise. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti met the designer who's leveling up fan fashion. Kelsie Whitmore was drafted as the first overall pick of the inaugural draft of the Women's Pro Baseball League on Thursday night. She speaks with "CBS Mornings" exclusively about the moment she heard her name called, and what it means to have a Women's Pro Baseball League now. NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Saturday's championship game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. She also explains why this was her dream job growing up, and how women's sports is inspiring younger generations. Mickey Guyton, who is singing the national anthem at Saturday's NWSL championship game, talks about how she prepares before a performance, what inspired her to make a Christmas album and the state of country music. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices