The 2025 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs are about to begin, featuring eight teams aiming for the championship. Fans can look forward to an exciting season filled with strong competition and surprises.
The 2025 NWSL playoffs will use a single-elimination format, starting with quarterfinals, followed by semifinals, and concluding with the final match. This format increases the chance of unexpected results, as only two top-seeded teams have won both the Shield and the championship in the past five years.
Kansas City Current leads the playoffs as the top seed, boasting a strong record of 21 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws. They have been impressive in both scoring goals and defending. However, their performance may be affected by injuries, including a hip injury to Temwa Chawinga, the league’s Golden Boot winner.
Washington Spirit earned the second seed despite dealing with many injuries during the season. Their manager, Adrian González, has frequently adjusted the lineup to cope with these challenges. The team will miss star player Trinity Rodman due to a knee injury, but Sofia Cantore has emerged as a key player for the Spirit.
Orlando Pride enters the playoffs without their top scorer Barbra Banda, which has impacted their goal-scoring ability. To strengthen the team, manager Haley Carter signed Lizbeth Jacqueline Ovalle for approximately €1.4 million. Although the team has faced difficulties this season, their experience and solid organization remain important assets.
