Racing Louisville Secures First NWSL Playoff Spot Amid Final Day Drama

The 2025 NWSL regular season concluded with a dramatic Decision Day that finalized the playoff picture. Racing Louisville FC secured their first-ever playoff berth by clinching the final spot with a 1-0 victory over Bay FC, courtesy of rookie Ella Hase's first professional goal, finishing ahead of the North Carolina Courage. The Kansas City Current dominated the season, finishing as the top seed with 65 points, while the Washington Spirit secured the second seed. Other notable outcomes included the Portland Thorns rising to third place and Gotham FC dropping to eighth, setting up quarterfinal matchups such as Kansas City vs. Gotham and Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville. The quarterfinals are scheduled for November 7-9, leading into the semifinals and culminating in the championship on November 22. Throughout the season's final day, multiple teams battled for playoff positioning, home-field advantage, and the honor of hosting matches, making for an intense and pivotal conclusion to the regular season.