NWSL Playoff Picture Down To Two Final Spots

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

A Bay FC win on Saturday would eliminate three National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs from postseason contention.

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With just two regular-season games to go, six of the NWSL’s eight playoff berths are locked, while six other teams — Portland, Bay FC, Louisville, Utah, Angel City, and San Diego — are looking to punch the last two tickets.

This weekend’s elimination scenarios:
Seventh-place Portland can secure a berth with a win over Louisville or a draw with Louisville plus a Bay FC loss.

Eighth-place Bay FC clinch with a win over North Carolina and a Louisville loss, or a draw with North Carolina plus a Louisville loss and a draw between Angel City and Utah.

A Bay FC win immediately eliminates Angel City, San Diego, and Utah Royals.

To stay alive, 11th-place Angel City and 12th-place San Diego must win while 10th-place Utah must at least draw.

Ninth-place Racing Louisville can only be eliminated with a loss to Portland plus a Bay FC win or draw.

Meanwhile, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) dropped the 2024 Footballer of the Year shortlist on Tuesday, with three of the five nominees hailing from the NWSL.

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Orlando striker Barbra Banda, Portland forward Sophia Smith, and San Diego center-back Naomi Girma headline the 10th edition of the traditionally United Kingdom (UK-heavy award).

Girma’s nod comes one month after her Ballon d’Or snub, while the other four players feature on both lists.

How to vote: Fans worldwide can cast their votes online now through 5 AM ET (European Time) on October 28th, with the winner announced on November 26th.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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