NWSL Decision Day scores, playoff bracket, takeaways: Gotham FC cement their dynasty, Seattle Reign survive

The 2026 NWSL regular season might be over, but the fun is just getting started after an exciting NWSL Decision Day. All 16 NWSL clubs kicked off at once during a final afternoon of the regular season with plenty of high stakes on the line. This year's edition arrived with the NWSL Shield still up for grabs, awarded to the team with the most points, one final playoff spot in play, and multiple home-field advantages to settle.