NWSL Playoffs

Updated November 3, 2025

Recent Changes

POR logo Portland Thorns FC entered bracket (seed 3)
SD logo San Diego Wave FC left bracket
SEA logo Seattle Reign FC (seed 4 → 5)
ORL logo Orlando Pride (seed 3 → 4)

NWSL Playoff Format and Rules

Teams will be seeded based on points scored throughout the season. The top 6 teams will qualify, with the top 2 teams receiving first-round byes.

Tiebreakers

  1. Goal differential
  2. Most total wins (Regular Season only)
  3. Most goals scored (Regular Season only)
  4. Head-to-head results (total points accumulated)
  5. Head-to-head most goals scored
  6. Least Disciplinary Points Accumulated