Utah Royals FC upsets San Diego Wave FC in NWSL playoff opener

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Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Utah Royals FC upsets San Diego Wave FC in NWSL playoff opener
Summary

The NWSL playoffs commenced with Utah Royals FC defeating San Diego Wave FC 1-0 in an intense match on November 6. The Royals secured their spot in the semifinals, while San Diego's season came to a close. Three additional matchups are scheduled for the weekend to determine the final four teams vying for the championship. Kansas City Current faces Angel City FC today at 12 p.m. ET, and Gotham FC takes on Seattle Reign tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by Washington Spirit against Portland Thorns at 3 p.m. ET.

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  • •Utah Royals FC wins 1-0 against San Diego Wave FC
  • •Upcoming matches include Kansas City Current vs. Angel City FC
  • •Gotham FC faces Seattle Reign and Washington Spirit hosts Portland Thorns
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Good morning! Let the chips fly today. Inside: 🚌 Pick your NWSL bandwagon 🎭 Luka doing Luka stuff 🏈 What. A. Schedule. I 🫶 Playoffs: Choose your women’s soccer fighter It’s playoff time, baby! The National Women’s Soccer League is one game into its postseason, with Utah upsetting San Diego 1-0 last night in a nail-biting opener. Three more matchups this weekend will decide the final four. The NWSL is a nascent league — started in 2012, but reinvented after a crisis in 2021 — so plenty of you may

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