Washington Spirit clinch NWSL playoff spot; San Diego Wave secure top-four seed

• Washington Spirit clinched a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over Gotham FC.
• Lucia Di Guglielmo scored her first NWSL goal in the match.
• San Diego Wave beat North Carolina Courage 2-1, securing a top-four seed.
• Gotham FC missed the chance to clinch the NWSL Shield.
• With two regular-season matches remaining, Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave are making noise as playoffs near.