NWSL Team of the Week: Spirit, Wave Keep Making Noise as Playoffs Near

NWSL Team of the Week: Spirit, Wave keep making noise as playoffs near

With two regular-season matches remaining, Washington clinched a postseason spot while San Diego keep pace in a fierce battle for the NWSL Shield

Talking Points: Shield, playoff race comes down to the wire

With just one matchweek before Decision Day, the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League regular season remains one of the most wide-open in recent memory. All to play for in quest for the Shield and postseason The final two weekends of the 2026 NWSL regular season will provide glorified playoff games in all but name. The […]

NWSL Team of the Week: Washington Spirit, San Diego Wave keep making noise as playoffs near

Getty Images Every week matters in the 2026 NWSL regular season, even as the year heads into the final stretch. With just two matches remaining, players are still finding ways to leave their mark on games. That means it’s time to give out Attacking Third Team of the Week honors. After weekly matches across the 2026 NWSL season, Attacking Third analysts will select players, a head coach, and an honorary captain based on weekend performances. With…