Overview
- The Kansas City Current beat the San Diego Wave 2-1 to finish 21-3-2, set single-season records for points, wins, goals conceded and shutouts, and draw Gotham FC in the 1 vs. 8 quarterfinal.
- Racing Louisville clinched a first-ever postseason berth with a 1-0 win over Bay FC and will visit the No. 2 seed Washington Spirit.
- Orlando Pride and Seattle Reign drew 1-1, securing Orlando the No. 4 seed and a home quarterfinal rematch against Seattle.
- Portland Thorns climbed to the No. 3 seed by defeating the Houston Dash 2-0 and will host San Diego, while North Carolina Courage beat Gotham 3-2 but missed the playoffs by a point.
- Kansas City forward Temwa Chawinga won the Golden Boot with 15 goals, and the league confirmed the championship for Nov. 22 at PayPal Park in San Jose.