San Diego Wave FC clinched second place in the NWSL Shield standings after Bay FC's win on November 1, 2026, earning the right to host Utah Royals in the playoff quarterfinals.
The Wave's defender Amelia Donna van Zanten scored during the first half of the match against Bay FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, where Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz was in net.
With the regular season concluded, San Diego will host Utah in the NWSL quarterfinals as the second seed.
