Gotham FC secured the NWSL Shield with a victory over the Utah Royals on the final day of the 2026 regular season, while the Seattle Reign clinched the last playoff berth in the closing minutes of the campaign.
The final seeding for the playoffs was decided in the last moments of the season on November 2, 2026, as Gotham's win crowned them regular-season champions and Seattle edged into the postseason.
