The 2026 NWSL regular season is absolutely flying by, right? We’re already deep into the final stretch of match weeks, with playoff spots officially clinching all over the place. As always, the Attacking Third crew just dropped their Team of the Week honors, spotlighting some absolute beasts who went off last weekend and made sure everyone noticed.
Gotham FC’s Defensive Wall and San Diego’s Clutch Play
Let’s talk about Gotham FC’s backline, because wow, they look solid! Tierna Davidson is out here making a serious case for Defender of the Year, and honestly, she just keeps adding bullet points to that resume. She was a constant, reliable presence in their defense against North Carolina, leading the team with five clearances and three shot blocks. That’s just insane production from the back! And Gotham FC is just in better shape when Jess Carter is on the field, bringing that extra layer of defense. She led the backline with three interceptions last week, showing exactly why she’s so critical. Over in San Diego, Kennedy Wesley is back on the weekly honors list for scoring stoppage-time goals, which is peak clutch behavior! She even headed in a second goal off a Kenza Dali free kick. This woman was already relied on for leadership and organization while San Diego sorted out their goalkeepers, and now she’s scoring big goals too? What a player.
Denver Summit’s Playoff Push After Taking Down Seattle Reign
You wanna talk about players carrying their clubs? Janine Sonis for Denver Summit is basically their entire attack system. She not only leads her club in goals, but she’s generating attacks all over the field. This past week, she delivered the game-winning assist against none other than our Seattle Reign, keeping Denver Summit firmly in the playoff conversation. That’s a huge moment for their season, and it definitely caught everyone’s attention. And you can’t forget Jane Campbell, the Houston Dash goalkeeper. While the playoffs might be a long shot for Houston, Campbell is still pulling out big moments, including keeping a narrow scoreline for a Houston Dash win. Every save counts, especially when your team is fighting to the very end!
The NWSL season is barreling toward the finish line, and with playoff spots officially being clinched, every single match week matters. These players just showed everyone what it takes to perform when the stakes are highest. Keep your eyes peeled as the NWSL season winds down, because it’s gonna be a wild ride to see who keeps that momentum going and makes a deep run.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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