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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 Nov 1, 11:46 AM EST

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
1Gotham17-5-758
2San Diego17-8-455
3Washington16-9-452
4Kansas City15-9-550
5Angel City14-8-749
6Utah14-10-547
7Portland13-8-847
8Seattle13-11-544
9North Carolina13-13-342
10Denver11-10-841

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.