We have arrived at the penultimate Match Day of the 2024 NWSL season. With two matches left for every team, there are still playoff spots left to play for and seeding to be determined. That makes this week’s slate of games of the utmost importance, especially with the international break next week. Before a brief hiatus, let’s look at what’s at stake and what fans should be watching on Match Day 25 of the NWSL season.
Seattle Reign vs Houston Dash
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 10:00 PM, EST
How to watch: Prime Video
What’s at stake
Friday’s game could determine who finishes last in the NWSL this season. Seattle and Houston are currently tied at the bottom with just 20 points apiece. The Reign has a slightly better goal differential, putting Houston in last place. While both teams are out of the playoff picture, a win by either one would likely prevent the humiliation of finishing last.
What to watch
If you rewind the clock about six weeks, Seattle was actually in a good position to make the playoffs. However, the Reign has lost five in a row, failing to score in any of those games. Houston, meanwhile, has continued to play with great effort despite going nowhere. The Dash is also far more comfortable playing without the ball. They had just 37%…
