# NWSL Decision Day: Gotham FC Crowned

> Gotham FC wins NWSL Shield, Seattle Reign secures playoff spot in 2026 NWSL playoffs.
- Title: NWSL Decision Day: Gotham FC Crowned · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/soccer/news/nwsl-decision-day-scores-playoff-bracket-gotham-fc-seattle-reign
- Published: 2026-11-02T02:47:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nwsl, gotham fc, seattle reign, playoffs, 2026 nwsl, nwsl shield, decision day, championship, 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
## Key takeaway

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.