23. October 2022
All info you need to know about NWSL 2022 semifinals.

Here is everything you need to know about the NWSL semifinals.
The first semifinal will see Portland Thorns FC take on Orlando Pride at 4:30 p.m. ET at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. The second semifinal will feature Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars at 7:30 p.m. ET at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J.
The NWSL semifinals will be broadcast on ESPN2. Both semifinals will be single-elimination games. The winners of each semifinal will advance to the NWSL Championship game, which will take place on Saturday, October 29 at a time and location to be determined.
At least four NWSL teams will compete in the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, with the top three finishers qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The fourth-place team will advance to a playoff against the third-place team from South America for another spot in the World Cup.
The NWSL began play in 2013 and is currently in its ninth season. The league is made up of nine teams, with three more set to join for the 2022 season: Angel City FC, Racing Louisville FC, and Sacramento Republic FC. NWSL games are currently broadcast on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, CBS All Access, and Twitch.
What is the NWSL playoff format?
The NWSL playoffs will follow a single-elimination format with the four highest-seeded teams hosting semifinal matches.
Who will host the NWSL Championship game?
The NWSL Championship game will be hosted by the highest remaining seed.
What NWSL teams are in the playoffs?
The four NWSL teams that will compete in the NWSL playoffs are the Portland Thorns, Seattle Reign, Orlando Pride, and Sky Blue FC.
The NWSL semifinals are sure to be two thrilling games. Be sure to tune in!