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National Women's Soccer League · 2026

Playoffs

The top eight qualify for a single-elimination playoff; the higher seed hosts the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Live table · updated Sep 15, 6:50 PM EDT

The line, as it stands.

The top 8 and the two clubs chasing. Places as the table stands today, not clinched.

Regular season10 clubs

Regular season, 2026
#ClubW-L-DPts
1Gotham14-4-648
2Washington13-7-443
3Utah13-8-342
4San Diego13-8-342
5North Carolina12-9-339
6Portland11-7-639
7Kansas City11-8-538
8Seattle11-8-437
9Angel City9-8-633
10Denver8-8-731

The rule marks the top 8: the playoff places as the table stands today, not places clinched.

How the playoffs work.

As published by the league; checked 2026-09-15.
  • Division I women'sThe tableSixteen clubs play a single table: 30 matches each, 15 at home and 15 away.
  • Division I women'sThe playoffsThe top eight qualify for a single-elimination playoff; the higher seed hosts the quarterfinals and semifinals.
  • Division I women'sThe pointsThree points for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss.
  • NWSLFull standingsThe whole table, every club, refreshed through the day.