With the Chicago Red Stars' 5-0 win over Sky Blue FC Tuesday night, all four slots for the 2018 NWSL Playoffs have been claimed. Joining Chicago are the North Carolina Courage – who claimed the NWSL Shield a few weeks ago with the league's best regular-season record – and Seattle Reign FC and Portland Thorns FC. The final seeding and important home field advantage for Portland and Seattle, however, are still up for grabs.
With North Carolina hosting one semifinal due to their no. 1 seed, the Thorns have a chance to grab the other home spot come Friday when they take on Seattle at Providence Park in both teams' regular-season finale (7pm PT, Lifetime, TICKETS).