With two games to go, the race for the final playoff spots in the NWSL is ridiculously tight. With their 1-0 win over the Orlando Pride last night off Kealia Watt’s sixth minute volley, the Chicago Red Stars catapulted themselves back into a playoff position, and now have a very good chance at making the postseason.
At the top of the table, the Portland Thorns and OL Reign have separated themselves from the pack, with 40 and 39 points, respectively. The top two finishers automatically advance to the semifinals, with the next four teams entering a playoff for the final two semifinal spots.