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Part of situation: NWSL 2026 scoring race and playoff standings (7 clusters)

North Carolina Courage climb into playoff spots after win over Seattle Reign

NWSL playoff race Gianna Paul soccer San Diego Wave

In National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) action, the North Carolina Courage moved above the playoff line after a 1-0 victory against the Seattle Reign. Forward Gianna Paul scored the decisive goal in the 48th minute with a deflected shot. Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan contributed to the win with five saves, earning her eighth clean sheet of the season.

The loss at Lumen Field ended a seven-match home unbeaten streak for the Reign, dropping them to ninth in the standings and below the playoff threshold.

Additionally, the San Diego Wave secured a playoff berth following a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride. Goals from Lia Godrey and Gia Corley led the Wave to victory, making them the second team in the NWSL to clinch a postseason spot.

Entities

NWSL · North Carolina Courage · Orlando Pride · San Diego Wave · Seattle Reign

Sources

The Courage blanqueó al Reign 1-0 para aventajar la itinerario de playoffs [pilarpolitico.com.ar]
Juice Boxes and Post Game Stats: Back to Back Hattricks [kcsoccerjournal.com]
Temwa Chawinga scores in KC Current’s 5-1 rout of Bay FC to move 5th place on NWSL standings – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate. [www.maraviexpress.com]
Courage 1-0 over Reign FC in Seattle to jump up in playoff position [prostinternational.com]
Mozingo’s late equalizer for Utah spoils DeMelo’s return for Louisville in 1-1 draw [mymotherlode.com]
The Courage shut out the Reign 1-0 to climb above playoff line [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
The Courage shut out the Reign 1-0 to climb above playoff line [www.newsday.com]