Gotham FC Win the Shield, Seattle Reign Make the Playoffs
On the final day of the NWSL season, Gotham FC won the Shield and will host the first round of the playoffs. Seattle Reign took the last playoff spot to complete their season.
Gotham FC won the Shield on the final day of the NWSL season. The league's 16 clubs played their final week's matches at the same time, and Gotham beat Utah Royals 2-0 at Sports Illustrated Stadium to claim the trophy. Although a draw would have been enough, the team won instead and captured the Shield for the first time in club history.
San Diego Wave beat Bay FC 1-0 to finish second. Seattle Reign secured the last playoff spot. Washington Spirit beat Chicago Stars 2-0. Kansas City Current beat Racing Louisville 2-0 and will host at least one playoff match.
Gotham's season was hit hard by injuries. Season-ending injuries to defender Bruninha and young forward Jordynn Dudley affected the team in its final weeks. Jaedyn Shaw also left the national team camp in mid-October due to injury.
The first playoff matches begin on November 6. San Diego Wave will play Utah Royals on Friday at 22:00. On Saturday, KC Current will face Angel City at 12:00. On Sunday, Gotham FC will meet Seattle Reign at 12:30, and Washington Spirit will play Portland Thorns at 15:00. The championship match will be played on November 21 and can be watched on CBS.
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