The NWSL playoff race remains wide open as the season reaches its final match days, with four clubs eliminated from postseason contention. Across outlets, the teams reported as out of the playoff picture are Chicago, Louisville, Boston, and Bay FC.
The Athletic frames the discussion as a broader look at how the standings affect playoff possibilities in the homestretch, while Yahoo Sports highlights the same elimination updates as part of its weekly women’s soccer roundup. Both sources treat the remaining playoff field and match-day outcomes as key to determining which clubs advance.
In addition to the league standings, both outlets also point readers to a separate U.S. women’s national team roster topic, described as a “big roster question.” The specifics of that roster issue are not detailed in the provided excerpts, but the inclusion signals ongoing debate about team selection alongside the NWSL postseason race.
