The NWSL playoffs are formally right here, with eight groups collaborating in an expanded model of the postseason that begins Friday with the quarterfinals.
The main focus of the quarterfinals might be on the highest 4 finishers within the common season – Defend winners Orlando Delight, the Washington Spirit, reigning champions NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Kansas Metropolis Present. The group created far between them and the remainder of the league’s groups, ending at the very least 16 factors or extra forward of fifth place. The query for this spherical might be whether or not they can proceed that type within the postseason, or whether or not the opposite 4 groups standing of their approach can advance in a win-or-go-home match.
Gotham’s recreation in opposition to the Portland Thorns can be one to control, because it may very well be the ultimate recreation of Christine Sinclair’s profession.
Forward of this weekend’s motion, listed here are picks and predictions from the CBS Sports activities group.
Postseason format and bracket
The NWSL Playoffs will kick off on Friday, and the highest 4 ranked groups will face off in opposition to one another in a quarterfinal format. The quarterfinal winners will face off within the semifinals on Nov. 16, hosted by the higher-seeded group, and the 2024 NWSL Championship will crown a winner Nov. 23 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas Metropolis.
Quarterfinals schedule
All instances Japanese
Friday, Nov. 8
Orlando Delight vs. Chicago Crimson Stars, 8 p.m. (Prime)
Saturday, Nov. 9
Kansas Metropolis Present vs. North Carolina Braveness, 12 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Nov. 10
Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC, 12:30 p.m. (ABC)
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns FC 3 p.m. (ABC)
