The race to the NWSL playoffs is down to six teams competing for two spots, teasing a decisive weekend of action ahead.
Six teams have already clinched a spot in the postseason, with all four hosts of the quarterfinals – the Orlando Pride, the Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Kansas City Current – booked. Two teams, meanwhile, could join them with a game to spare this weekend, while four teams will compete to keep their playoff hopes alive for the final weekend of the regular season.
Ahead of this weekend’s NWSL action, here’s a look at the playoff scenarios.
*qualified for the playoffs
**eliminated from playoff contention
Portland Thorns (31 points, 9-11-4)
Can clinch a playoff berth with
Bay FC (28 points, 9-14-1)
Can clinch a playoff berth with
Racing Louisville (25 points, 6-11-7)
Will be eliminated from playoff contention with
Utah Royals (25 points, 7-14-3)
Will be eliminated from playoff contention with
Angel City (23 points, 7-12-5)
Will be eliminated from playoff contention with
San Diego Wave (22 points, 5-12-7)
Will be eliminated from playoff contention with
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