Thanks to Jordyn Bugg’s game-winning goal in the 68th minute last Sunday, Seattle Reign FC secured the only remaining NWSL playoff spot. Next up is the quarterfinals and Shield winners Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., this Sunday.

The Reign’s most recent victory over the Orlando Pride extended Jess Fishlock’s NWSL career another week. But without another win — against the defending champs, this time — it’s over for the retiring 39-year-old original franchise player. This is a single-elimination tournament, so Sunday’s loser sees their NWSL season end. The winner goes on to play the winner of the 4-seed against 5-seed game.

If the score is tied after regulation, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played. If the score is still tied, a penalty shootout will decide things.

The higher-seeded team hosts the quarterfinals and semifinals unless venue availability prevents it.…