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NWSL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, Decision Day schedule

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The 2026 NWSL playoff race is coming down to the wire. Here's who clinched, who's eliminated, latest standings and this weekend's clinching scenarios.

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  • NWSL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, Decision Day schedule.
  • The 2026 NWSL playoff race is coming down to the wire.
  • Here's who clinched, who's eliminated, latest standings and this weekend's clinching scenarios.

The NWSL Shield and eighth and final playoff spot are up for grabs on the final day of the NWSL regular season.Three teams are still alive for the final place in the postseason, with the Seattle Reign knowing a win over the visiting Orlando Pride would get them in.Any slip-up would open the door for the North Carolina Courage or expansion side Denver Summit FC to swoop in and take the final place.Additionally, Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave are both pushing to clinch the NWSL Shield for the league's best regular-season record.The Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current are pushing for a top-four finish and home playoff match, while red-hot Angel City hopes it can earn a home playoff game with a win over Boston Legacy and some help.Let's take a look at the NWSL postseason picture ahead of Decision Day:Qualified for NWSL playoffsGotham FCSan Diego WaveWashington SpiritKansas City CurrentAngel City FC Utah RoyalsPortland ThornsStill in NWSL playoff contentionSeattle ReignNorth Carolina CourageDenver SummitEliminated from NWSL playoffsOrlando PrideHouston DashBoston LegacyBay FCRacing LouisvilleChicago StarsNWSL playoff clinching scenariosSeattle Reign FC clinches with:WinDraw AND North Carolina lossNorth Carolina vs. Denver drawNorth Carolina Courage clinches with:Win AND Seattle draw or lossDenver Summit FC clinches with:Win AND Seattle loss​NWSL Shield scenariosGotham FC clinches its first NWSL Shield with:Win or drawSan Diego draw or lossSan Diego Wave FC clinches its second NWSL Shield with:Win AND Gotham FC lossNWSL Decision Day scheduleAll kickoffs 5 p.m. ET.Angel City FC vs. Boston Legacy FC Bay FC vs. San Diego Wave FC Gotham FC vs. Utah Royals Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC North Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC Racing Louisville FC vs. Kansas City Current Seattle Reign FC vs. Orlando Pride Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars FC All NWSL Decision Day matches available on ESPN networksNWSL standingsFull table can be found HERE.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NWSL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, Decision Day scheduleOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.

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