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

NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal Schedule

• Nov. 8: No. 1 Gotham FC def. No. 8 Seattle Reign FC, 1-0
• Nov. 8: No. 3 Washington Spirit vs. No. 6 Portland Thorns FC at 3 p.m. ET
• 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)

Gotham FC 1, Seattle Reign FC 0

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.