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NWSL Decision Day: Gotham FC Crowned
Gotham FC wins NWSL Shield, Seattle Reign secures playoff spot in 2026 NWSL playoffs.
In brief
Gotham FC wins NWSL Shield, Seattle Reign secures playoff spot in 2026 NWSL playoffs. Gotham FC clinches first-ever NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over Utah Royals, while Seattle Reign earns final playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pride. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NWSL Decision Day Scores
Gotham FC 2, Utah Royals 0; San Diego Wave 1, Bay FC 0; Kansas City Current 2, Racing Louisville 0; Washington Spirit 2, Chicago Stars 0; Seattle Reign 1, Orlando Pride 0; Angel City 4…
Playoff Bracket Confirmed
Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current secure home playoff games after decision day wins.
Gotham FC Wins NWSL Shield
Gotham FC clinches first-ever NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over Utah Royals.
“Gotham needed only a draw to clinch their first-ever Shield in club history, but they did more than that and won 2-0 at home at Sports Illustrated Stadium”
Seattle Reign Secures Playoff Spot
Seattle Reign earns final playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pride.
“Seattle's identity this year has been more about organization and defense than goals, and their 1-0 victory over Orlando to clinch the final playoff spot was about as representative of the 2026 Seattle Reign as you could get”
Gotham's Playoff Preparation
Gotham FC heads into playoffs as top seed after winning previous NWSL Championships as lowest-ranked eighth seed.
Seattle Reign's Playoffs
Seattle Reign secures final playoff spot with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pride.
“Seattle's identity this year has been more about organization and defense than goals, and their 1-0 victory over Orlando to clinch the final playoff spot was about as representative of the 2026 Seattle Reign as you could get”
Here's the gist
Gotham FC clinches first-ever NWSL Shield with a 2-0 victory over Utah Royals, while Seattle Reign earns final playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Orlando Pride.




