Week 22 saw the Washington Spirit claim a playoff spot and the Chicago Stars eliminated from the postseason. Week 23 could see even more movement as the stakes get higher every weekend. Here’s what to look for ahead of the weekend!

WHAT’S BEEN CLINCHED

NWSL Shield

• Kansas City Current — Week 21

Playoff Spot

• Kansas City Current — Week 18
• Washington Spirit — Week 22

Top-4 Finish (quarterfinal home match)

• Kansas City Current — Week 19

Top-2 Finish (quarterfinal + semifinal home matches)

• Kansas City Current — Week 20

Eliminated

• Chicago Stars FC — Week 22

WEEK 23 PLAYOFF SCENARIOS

No one can clinch a playoff spot this weekend.

Bay FC will be eliminated with:

• A loss or draw OR
• A Houston win AND a Louisville win AND a San Diego win/draw

Utah Royals will be eliminated with:

• A loss and a North Carolina win OR
• A loss and a Louisville win OR
• A draw and Houston win and Louisville win and San Diego win/draw OR
• A draw and Louisville win and Portland win/draw and San Diego win/draw

WHO WILL HOST A PLAYOFF GAME

Washington Spirit clinch a quarterfinal home game with:

• A win and Bay FC win/draw OR
• A win and Gotham FC win