NWSL Team of the Week: Sophia Wilson returns to Thorns with goals, Gotham FC players step up for NWSL Shield

Multiple players had standout performances on Decision Day, and here is who stood out most The regular season might be over in NWSL, but that just means the fun is just getting started with the 2026 NWSL playoffs right around the corner. Decision Day crowned a new NWSL Shield winner with Gotham FC and clinched the eighth and final playoff spot with Seattle Reign, and in between, eight games all kicked off at the same time, and we saw plenty of standout performances. That means it's the perfect time to give out Attacking Third Team of the Week honors. After weekly matches across the 2026 NWSL season, Attacking Third analysts select players, a head coach, and an honorary captain based on weekend performances.

Here you can find a mix of stats and data, analysis from our pundits, and highlights you may have missed over the weekend. If you're keeping track of who earned past honors, check out our previous team of the week. It's been a long year, and it's not quite over. With the playoffs starting on Friday, that means our team of the week honors will have a playoff feel to them and solely feature players competing in the postseason. Stay tuned for more coverage of the NWSL playoffs. On Decision Day, you can only control what's in