Seattle Reign FC clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 comeback win over Utah Royals FC. The win marked the team's eighth postseason appearance.

What happened?

Seattle Reign FC took the lead in first-half stoppage time with a goal from Ainsley McCammon. The 18-year-old midfielder scored her career-first goal.

Why it matters for Seattle Reign FC

The win secured a playoff spot for the team, with Seattle currently third in NWSL standings. The team needs Orlando and Gotham FC to lose or draw their matches to remain in the position.

What comes next?

Seattle Reign FC will face Orlando on Saturday and Gotham FC on Sunday. The team's playoff fate will be decided after these matches. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Record | 10-7-8 | | Points | 38 | | League Position | 3rd | Lu Barnes played her last regular-season match, and the team celebrated her with a postgame ceremony. The future of the team looks promising, with youthful exuberance on display. Barnes will help guide the team from a different role than as team captain. The team's defense was resolute, with a comeback win to secure the playoff berth. Maddie Dahlien jockeyed with her defender to set up the opening goal. McCammon bounced into the air to head it past Royals keeper Mandy McGlynn. The 1-0 lead didn't last long after halftime, with Utah veteran Paige Monaghan scoring an equalizer. A VAR check awarded Seattle a chance to regain the lead, with Sofia Huerta burying a low, right-footed shot into the net. The team huddled around Lu Barnes to celebrate the score. Bianca St-Georges woke up the Reign defense in the third minute. The matchday was dotted by the Reign celebrating Barnes. Team-mates wore her face on T-shirts during pregame and covered their own faces with a picture of her on sticks for the starting XI lineup photo. The real Barnes was front row on the end smiling as she's done for the majority of her NWSL-record 239 regular-season starts. She played the full 90 and was honored with an intimate postgame ceremony with the majority of the 7,930 cheering the future and past.