It does not get better than that.
The Chicago Red Stars punched their ticket into the playoffs by winning their final match of the regular season at home by a score of 2-0. The game had not felt like it had been won until Yuki Nagasato’s goal in the 77th minute increased the Red Stars’ advantage to two goals. Up until this point, the match was back and forth with both teams possessing the ball well and creating clear-cut chances in front of goal. Both sides were playing at full intensity, and it was certainly a fight out there.