Over the weekend, Reign FC took down their rivals, Portland Thorns FC, to secure a trip to the NWSL playoffs for the second year in a row. The 2-0 scoreline was thanks to an organized defensive approach and goals from Jodie Taylor and Bethany Balcer.
With a win in their final regular season match and a Portland draw or loss, Reign FC could finish as high as third — where they would face Chicago in the semifinals. A fourth-place finish would send them to North Carolina to take on the Courage.
Here are three winners and losers from the match.