NWSL Playoffs

Updated October 10, 2025

Recent Changes

SEA logo Seattle Reign FC entered bracket (seed 5)
POR logo Portland Thorns FC entered bracket (seed 4)
ORL logo Orlando Pride left bracket

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