"Kansas City was the first team to book its playoff spot and the first to seal home-field advantage through the semifinal, if it makes it that far. The Current also set new NWSL records for: most points (65), most wins (21), most road wins (10) and most clean sheets (16) in a single NWSL season. Playing San Diego in their final game, they conceded a goal to Dudinha and trailed at home for the first time in 2025,"
"With a lengthy injury list that included their four top scorers ( Gift Monday was an excused absence), the second-place Spirit lost their final match of the year 1-0 to Utah. Home advantage in the next round was already wrapped up, but fans will be rightfully keen to see players like Trinity Rodman return from her MCL sprain. Outside of the Current, Washington has been the most consistently elite team in 2025, but its injury list is one to watch as we hit the postseason."
Kansas City clinched the first playoff spot and secured home-field advantage through the semifinal. The Current set NWSL single-season records for points (65), wins (21), road wins (10) and clean sheets (16). In the final match they conceded to Dudinha and trailed at home for the first time in 2025 before rallying to a 2-1 victory despite Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga leaving injured; Chawinga's postseason status remains uncertain. Washington finished second but carried a lengthy injury list that included four top scorers, lost 1-0 to Utah, and awaits returns such as Trinity Rodman from an MCL sprain. Portland entered the postseason without top scorer Barbra Banda after a season-ending hip injury and a nine-game winless run.
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