NWSL playoffs, 2026
Results and game reports
Game reports from the 2026 NWSL playoffs. The four quarterfinals were played Nov. 6 to 8; the semifinals on Nov. 14 and 15 and the championship on Nov. 21 at Audi Field follow as they are played.
Quarterfinals 4 of 4 reportedSemifinals Nov. 14 and 15Championship Nov. 21, Audi Field
Results
| Date | Game | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2026 | Utah Royals over San Diego WaveNWSL quarterfinal | W | 1-0 |
| November 7, 2026 | Kansas City Current over Angel City FCNWSL quarterfinal | W | 1-0 (Extra time) |
| November 8, 2026 | Gotham FC over Seattle Reign FCNWSL quarterfinal | W | 1-0 |
| November 8, 2026 | Washington Spirit over Portland ThornsNWSL quarterfinal | W | 4-1 |
Scores are shown with the winning team first. Sources: The official club match reports and the Associated Press wire record. How sports reports are sourced.
Game reports
NWSL quarterfinal
Kiana Palacios scores and Mandy McGlynn makes four saves as Utah beats San Diego 1-0 for its first playoff win
The No. 7 seed won the first playoff match in club history at Snapdragon Stadium, the only road win of the NWSL quarterfinal round.
WUtah Royals 1-0 San Diego Wave
NWSL quarterfinal
Michelle Cooper's penalty in extra time gives Kansas City a 1-0 win over Angel City in the NWSL quarterfinals
Cooper converted in the 96th minute after 95 scoreless minutes, and the Current advanced to the semifinals for the third time in franchise history.
WKansas City Current 1-0 (Extra time) Angel City FC
NWSL quarterfinal
Gotham beats Seattle 1-0 on an own goal without a shot on target and reaches the NWSL semifinals
Jordyn Bugg's own goal in the 4th minute decided it, and Gotham advanced without recording a shot on goal in Jess Fishlock's final match.
WGotham FC 1-0 Seattle Reign FC
NWSL quarterfinal
Trinity Rodman scores twice as Washington beats Portland 4-1 to reach a third straight NWSL semifinal
Washington led 3-0 at halftime and won the largest playoff game in club history before a sellout of 19,215 at Audi Field.
WWashington Spirit 4-1 Portland Thorns
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