Week 20 Preview – Live Streams – WNY Flash & Seattle Reign Battle for Final Playoff Spot
As the NWSL gears up for playoff competition, the WNY Flash and Seattle Reign FC remain in the hunt for the final playoff berth with one match left of the regular season. The Flash take on the Boston Breakers on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET, while Sky Blue FC host Portland Thorns FC on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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NWSL Soccer News: The final week of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) regular season prepares to kick off with Western New York Flash and Seattle Reign FC both seeking to clinch the final spot for the 2016 playoffs.
Washington Spirit, Portland Thorns FC and the Chicago Red Stars have already clinched playoff berths in prior weeks.
Orlando Pride take on FC Kansas City on Saturday with kickoff set for 5:00 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium.
The Pride look to conclude their inaugural season with a win against the 2015 NWSL Champions. Kristen Edmonds leads Orlando with six goals and two assists on the season, while FC Kansas City goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart leads the league with 81 saves and six shutouts.
A live stream will be available here.
The Boston Breakers welcome WNY Flash to Jordan Field at 7:00 p.m. ET in the second Saturday matchup.
WNY currently sit two points ahead of Seattle heading into their match versus a struggling Boston side. The Flash will be looking for a moment of magic from scoring duo Lynn Williams and Jessica McDonald who both rank among the top goal scorers and assist leaders in the NWSL.
A live stream will be available here.
Washington Spirit take on the Red Stars in a possible playoff matchup at 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Park in Chicago.
The Spirit sit atop the NWSL table, while the Red Stars clinched their playoff spot in a scoreless draw versus FC Kansas City in Week 19.
A live stream will be available here.
Sky Blue FC host Portland Thorns FC at Yurcak Field in the first Sunday match at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Thorns will be looking to continue their three-game unbeaten streak heading into the first week of the NWSL Playoffs. Portland’s Tobin Heath leads the league with nine assists in 2016.
A live stream will be available here.
Houston Dash face Seattle Reign FC at 9:30 p.m ET to conclude the final regular season match.
Seattle can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a WNY Flash loss. Seattle are coming off a 2-0 win over the Spirit in Week 19, while Houston edged Boston in a dominating 4-1 victory.
A live stream will be available here.
NWSL Playoffs begin next Friday with matchups yet to be determined.
