Overview
- Kansas City can secure the NWSL Shield with a win over Seattle if Washington fails to win at Angel City.
- Washington could clinch a postseason berth with a victory in Los Angeles coupled with losses by the Courage, Racing Louisville, and Houston.
- Parity defines the table with Gotham, Portland, San Diego, and Seattle level on 30 points, while Louisville holds eighth on 26 and Angel City sits three points back.
- Key broadcasts include Angel City vs. Spirit on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network), Current vs. Reign on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (Ion), Thorns vs. Wave on Saturday at 10 p.m. (Ion), and Bay FC vs. Gotham on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2/ESPN+).
- Gotham’s late surge features Esther González leading the Golden Boot race, while power rankings keep Kansas City on top with questions about scoring without Temwa Chawinga.