Sunday October 13

Agreement: Washington Spirit vs. Racing Louisville FC – 5:00 PM EST
How to watch: NWSL+

Washington Spirit and Racing Louisville face off at Audi Field in Sunday’s first NWSL matchup. When they last met, Washington came out on top with a 2-1 victory, and since then they have been virtually unstoppable at home, scoring multiple goals in five consecutive games. However, Racing’s defense, anchored by current Iron Women Katie Lund and Abby Erceg – both of whom have played every minute this season – will be focused on disrupting the Spirit’s attacking rhythm and providing stability as Louisville looks to cause an upset. A win and the Spirit will gain that elusive home advantage in the quarter-finals.

Agreement: Utah Royals FC vs. Seattle Reign – 5:00 PM EST
How to watch: ESPN 2 | ESPN+ | ESPN Deports

The Utah Royals host Seattle Reign in a high-stakes matchup that could dramatically reshape the playoff landscape. Utah were formidable at home, winning six of their last nine and proving dangerous late in games, with 76.5% of their goals coming after halftime. The recent surge of form from Hannah Betfort and Mina Tanaka has breathed new life into their attack, making the Royals a tough challenge for any opponent, as evidenced by their victory in Portland last weekend. A loss would officially eliminate Utah from the playoffs, while a tie would leave their postseason hopes dependent on past results. For Seattle it’s simple: they need all three points. Anything less, and their season will end before the playoffs even start.

Agreement: San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash – 8:00 PM EST
How to watch: NWSL+ | Largest+ | Golazo

San Diego Wave hosts Houston Dash in a must-win showdown for the home team. The Wave have been deadly from set pieces this season, leading the league with nine goals from corners, including Hanna Lundkvist’s strike last weekend. However, San Diego’s inability to find a second goal in that match cost them valuable points, adding extra pressure to this match. Houston, already eliminated from the playoffs, may have nothing to play for in terms of standings, but they will still be hungry to play spoiler and finish strong. The Dash doesn’t happen quietly, making this a challenging test for a Wave team looking to finish strong.