This week, as rumors swirl around Alyssa Thomson, Angel City scratches her as an excused absence for win over Bay FC. Elsewhere, the Current clinched a playoff berth, the Royals shock win in Portland, and Racing has now dropped 6 points from winning position at in stoppage time over their last 4 matches.

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