NWSL 2025 Decision Day

NWSL 2025 Decision Day

Global SoccerBy: Gabrielle Nordstrom

NWSL Decision Day is finally here as the season wraps up and teams are gearing up for the playoffs. This Sunday, each team will play its final regular-season match.


The exciting day begins at 3 p.m. ET as Kansas City Current takes on San Diego Wave FC. The remainder of the games start at 5 p.m. ET. Here are the matchups:

  • Chicago Stars FC vs Angel City FC

  • North Carolina Courage vs Gotham FC

  • Orlando Pride vs Seattle Reign FC

  • Portland Thorns FC vs Houston Dash

  • Racing Louisville FC vs Bay FC

  • Utah Royals vs Washington Spirit


The biggest matches of the day are Racing Louisville vs. Bay FC and North Carolina Courage vs. Gotham FC, as the last spot in the 2025 playoffs is still up for grabs. If Louisville can secure three points against Bay FC, they will clinch their first-ever playoff spot. If North Carolina fails to clinch a spot, it will be just the second time in their club history they missed the playoffs.


The teams that have already clinched playoff spots are:

  • Kansas City Current

  • Washington Spirit

  • Orlando Pride

  • Seattle Reign FC

  • San Diego Wave FC

  • Portland Thorns FC

  • Gotham FC


Although the teams have already secured a spot in the playoffs, most of them are still battling it out for home advantage. So far, Kansas City and Washington are the only clubs that have locked up playing at home. The two other home advantage spots will be decided this weekend.


The quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 7-9, the semifinals will take place Nov. 14-16, and the final will be on Nov. 22. The official schedule, including times and locations of the first round, will be announced next week after Decision Day is complete.


The final weekend of the NWSL season promises to be an exciting one; which games will you be watching?