Updated NWSL Playoff Bracket, Semifinal Schedule 2026 After Quarterfinals Results

The 2026 NWSL playoffs continued on Sunday with two more quarterfinal matchups.

Reigning champion Gotham FC opened the day with a 1-0 win against Seattle Reign FC. The Washington Spirit followed up with a dominant 4-1 win over Portland Thorns FC.

The semifinal round will be held on Nov. 14-15 before the championship game on Nov. 21 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.

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Nov. 8: No. 1 Gotham FC def. No. 8 Seattle Reign FC, 1-0

Nov. 8: No. 3 Washington Spirit def. No. 6 Portland Thorns FC, 4-1

Nov. 6: No. 7 Utah Royals def. No. 2 San Diego Wave FC, 1-0

Nov. 7: No. 4 Kansas City Current def. No. 5 Angel City FC, 1-0 (AET)

No. 1-seeded Gotham FC went unbeaten in five regular-season matchups against Seattle Reign FC, and the defending champs were gifted an early treat on Sunday.

Seattle's Jordyn Bugg was responsible for an own goal just four minutes into the match, and that was all Gotham FC needed to secure the win.

Seattle remained aggressive and outshot Gotham 11-6, but goalie Ann-Katrin Berger made three saves in the shutout.

Gotham will move forward to face No. 4 Kansas City Current in the semifinals next weekend.

Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns FC 1

The third-seeded Washington Spirit attacked early and often as they dominated Portland Thorns FC in their 4-1 win.

Melissa Bethi got the scoring started in the sixth minute, and Clara Luvanga followed in the 34th minute before Trinity Rodman gave Washington a 3-0 lead in the first half just a minute later.

After Portland's Pietra Tordin cut into the lead in the 51st minute, Rodman tacked on her second goal of the day to put the game out of reach.

The Spirit will advance to face the No. 7 Utah Royals in the semifinals next weekend.