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NWSL Decision Day: Explaining what’s at stake on the final day of the regular season
One week remains in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season and the Shield, one more spot in the playoffs and quarterfinal hosting privileges are all still at stake heading into Decision Day next Sunday. It is the perfect time for eight simultaneous games across ESPN properties at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 1 because most of the U.S. will also get an extra hour of sleep. While the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage on Friday helped clinch not only their own playoff berth
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