aised expectations of the league:1) A new level of broadcastingThrough last season, the NWSL’s TV deals were an exercise in minimalism. Rooney brought new employment requirements to his fellow owners and got the measure passed. Weaknesses “Veteran presence with plenty of experience” is a euphemism for “no longer in their prime,” which is itself a euphemism for “old”. Atlanta are postseason-bound for the 10th straight season, followed by Memphis (seven), the Clippers (six) and the Warriors and Rockets (five each).