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Orlando Pride finished the regular season in 11th place and missed the playoffs. 36 points. 8th: Seattle Reign FC 47.
ShareOrlando Pride have 6 points from last 5, in step with their season. 1.2 a match, against 1.2 all season. NWSL average 1.4.
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10 shots: Sophia Wilson
10 shots: Sophia Wilson has the highest value among 7,401 eligible player-match records. No minimum playing-time threshold is applied.
Seattle Reign FC ahead of Racing Louisville FC: the points scenarios
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC finish ahead of Racing Louisville FC on points under every remaining result assignment.
How Seattle Reign FC can finish ahead of Portland Thorns FC on points
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC cannot finish ahead of Portland Thorns FC on points under any remaining result assignment.
280th in expected goals, 35th in expected assists: Lilly Reale
Lilly Reale ranks 280th for expected goals but 35th for expected assists per 90 minutes. That is the widest gap between these two measures among 312 player-club stints with at least 450 minutes, including ties.
How Seattle Reign FC can finish ahead of Angel City FC on points
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC cannot finish ahead of Angel City FC on points under any remaining result assignment.
18th in primary assists, 207th in expected goals: Nuria Rabano
Nuria Rabano ranks 18th for primary assists but 207th for expected goals in season totals. That is the widest gap between these two measures among 241 player-club stints with at least 900 minutes, including ties.
3 goals: Ashley Sanchez
3 goals: Ashley Sanchez has the highest value among 7,401 eligible player-match records. 6 records share that position. No minimum playing-time threshold is applied.
12 goals from 5.13 expected: Janine Sonis
12 goals from 5.13 expected: Janine Sonis. The positive gap survives removing any one match. Match and season records do not agree exactly. Removing one appearance can change the leader. The positive gap appears in both halves.
How Seattle Reign FC can finish ahead of Kansas City Current on points
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC cannot finish ahead of Kansas City Current on points under any remaining result assignment.
How Seattle Reign FC can finish ahead of Chicago Stars FC on points
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC finish ahead of Chicago Stars FC on points under every remaining result assignment.
How Seattle Reign FC can finish ahead of Bay FC on points
In this frozen schedule, Seattle Reign FC finish ahead of Bay FC on points under every remaining result assignment.
Croix Bethune set the NWSL single-season assist record against Washington
Her 17th-minute pass to Vanessa DiBernardo produced Kansas City’s winning goal; Bethune had matched the previous mark as a Spirit rookie in 2024.
Washington Spirit finished the regular season in 3rd place and reached the playoffs. 55 points. Next playoff quarter-final v Portland Thorns FC, 8 November.
Gotham says its titles came from the bottom. Now it starts on top.
The club says its 2023 and 2025 NWSL Championships came as the postseason’s lowest seed. Its first Shield brings home-field advantage through the semifinals, subject to venue availability.
Gotham FC finished the regular season in 1st place and reached the playoffs. 61 points. Next playoff quarter-final v Seattle Reign FC, 8 November.
Gotham adds a regular-season crown to its playoff success
A 2-0 finale win over Utah secured Gotham’s first NWSL Shield and the No. 1 seed, after its 2023 and 2025 championships came as the lowest seed.
Gotham FC have 23 goals conceded, the fewest in the NWSL. 0.8 a match. NWSL average 1.4.
Kansas City Current clinch third consecutive NWSL playoff berth
Results elsewhere sealed the place on Friday. A home quarterfinal at CPKC Stadium, where the Current are unbeaten in 2026, is still to be decided.
Kansas City Current finished the regular season in 4th place and reached the playoffs. 53 points. Next playoff quarter-final v Angel City FC, 7 November.
Bay FC transfer Racheal Kundananji to Chicago for $700,000
Bay say the Zambian forward leaves as their all-time leading scorer, having been part of the club's inaugural roster.
Bay FC have 1 points from last 5 and are out of form. 0.2 a match, against 0.9 all season. NWSL average 1.4.
Ashley Sanchez returns as a scorer, and a link for others
Sanchez’s Courage season has brought more frequent shooting. Her return against Spain also showed the value of moving the ball on.
North Carolina Courage finished the regular season in 9th place and missed the playoffs. 45 points. 8th: Seattle Reign FC 47.
NWSL in numbers
Kansas City Current have 15 points from last 5, the best form in the NWSL. 3.0 a match, against 1.8 all season.
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Racing Louisville FC have gone 10 without a win, and sit 15th. Last win: 2–1 v Seattle Reign FC, 19 August.
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Angel City FC are 10 matches unbeaten, the longest current run in the NWSL. Last defeat: 0–2 at North Carolina Courage, 26 August.
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Standings →| # | Shield | Club | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Gotham FC | 30 | +16 | 61 |
| 2 |  | San Diego Wave FC | 30 | +14 | 58 |
| 3 |  | Washington Spirit | 30 | +15 | 55 |
| 4 | | Kansas City Current | 30 | +15 | 53 |
| 5 | | Angel City FC | 30 | +22 | 52 |
| 6 |  | Portland Thorns FC | 30 | +9 | 50 |
| 7 |  | Utah Royals FC | 30 | +5 | 47 |
| 8 |  | Seattle Reign FC | 30 | +4 | 47 |
The top eight reach the playoffs.