2025 NWSL Playoffs Set to Begin This Weekend

Kansas City, MO—The 2025 NWSL Championship playoffs kick off this Friday, with fans expecting an unpredictable tournament. The playoff bracket includes several dynamic matchups, promising an exciting weekend for soccer enthusiasts.

Among the opening games, Racing Louisville FC will make its first playoff appearance against the Washington Spirit on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. In another anticipated matchup, the Kansas City Current, who secured the No. 1 seed and the 2025 NWSL Shield, will host the 2023 NWSL Champions, Gotham FC, on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

The unpredictability of the league adds to the excitement, making predictions for the eventual champion a challenging task. Throughout the season, analysts from Attacking Third have provided weekly best XI picks, and now they are gearing up to predict the outcomes of the playoffs.

This weekend’s schedule also includes a game featuring the Portland Thorns against the San Diego Wave on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The playoffs will continue over the following weekend with match times to be announced for the semi-finals.

The Attacking Third analysts have analyzed the season and offered varying predictions. In the preseason, Kansas City Current received two picks from the experts to win it all, while three selected the Washington Spirit as the champions. The Orlando Pride and North Carolina Courage also received mentions, though the Courage missed the postseason despite a strong performance on decision day.

As the playoffs heat up, the consensus among analysts remains divided between the Kansas City Current and the Washington Spirit for the championship title. Fans eagerly await the thrilling matchups ahead.