Playoff field set, expansion clubs in the news – Equalizer Soccer

The National Women’s Soccer League regular season is over and the playoff field is set. Here’s how the clubs shape up after most of Week 26.

Cream of the Crop/Shield Winners

z-Kansas City Current (21-3-2, 69 pts; vs Wave, 2-1): Fell behind early to the San Diego Wave which marked the first time all season they conceded a 1st half goal at home. Yup, sometimes it takes something ending to realize how remarkable it was. From there they had every opportunity to pack it in against a form side playing for a home quarterfinal. But they didn’t, and have still only lost one time at CPKC Stadium across two years. But Bia Zaneratto hobbled off injured and despite a stunning regular season, the Current are not without worries heading into Satrday’s quarterfinal against Gotham.

Second again

x-Washington Spirit (12-6-8, 44 pts; @ Royals, 0-1): Pay no mind to the weekend loss in Utah. That was not a lineup that will resemble the one likely to start this weekend against Louisville. Trinity Rodman’s health remains a concern, but otherwise it was another strong season in the DMV and the Spirit should be feeling good about their chances of a return trip the NWSL Championship.

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