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NWSL playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, Decision Day schedule

The NWSL Shield and eighth and final playoff spot are up for grabs on the final day of the NWSL regular season.

Three teams are still alive for the final place in the postseason, with the Seattle Reign knowing a win over the visiting Orlando Pride would get them in.

Any slip-up would open the door for the North Carolina Courage or expansion side Denver Summit FC to swoop in and take the final place.

Additionally, Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave are both pushing to clinch the NWSL Shield for the league's best regular-season record.

The Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current are pushing for a top-four finish and home playoff match, while red-hot Angel City hopes it can earn a home playoff game with a win over Boston Legacy and some help.

Let's take a look at the NWSL postseason picture ahead of Decision Day:

Qualified for NWSL playoffs

  • Gotham FC

  • San Diego Wave

  • Washington Spirit

  • Kansas City Current

  • Angel City FC

  • Utah Royals

  • Portland Thorns

Still in NWSL playoff contention

  • Seattle Reign

  • North Carolina Courage

  • Denver Summit

Eliminated from NWSL playoffs

  • Orlando Pride

  • Houston Dash

  • Boston Legacy

  • Bay FC

  • Racing Louisville

  • Chicago Stars

NWSL playoff clinching scenarios

  • Win

  • North Carolina vs. Denver draw

NWSL Shield scenarios

  • Win or draw

  • San Diego draw or loss

NWSL Decision Day schedule

All kickoffs 5 p.m. ET.

  • Angel City FC vs. Boston Legacy FC

  • Bay FC vs. San Diego Wave FC

  • Gotham FC vs. Utah Royals

  • Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC

  • North Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC

  • Racing Louisville FC vs. Kansas City Current

  • Seattle Reign FC vs. Orlando Pride

  • Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars FC

NWSL standings

Full table can be found HERE.

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