We’re down to three teams for the final spot in the 2026 Gainbridge Super League Playoffs with two weekends to go in the regular season, but after Wednesday night’s contest we know that one of the Semifinals will be hosted by Sporting Club Jacksonville as it pushed for the Players’ Shield and No. 1 seed in the playoffs with victory at DC Power FC.
Here’s where every team stands in its pursuit of the postseason entering this weekend’s action.
1. Sporting Club Jacksonville
Record: 16-6-5, 53pts
Maximum Points: 56
Magic Number: Clinched
Up Next: at CAR, 5/16
Sporting JAX clinched a home Semifinal as its resurgence after a two-game losing run continued on Wednesday night with victory against DC Power FC. While the side rests up for its season finale next weekend at Carolina Ascent FC, Jacksonville could clinch the Players’ Shield this weekend should Lexington SC fail to take victory at home to Brooklyn FC on Sunday afternoon.
Sporting Club Jacksonville Clinches Players’ Shield IF…
1. Lexington SC draws/loses vs. Brooklyn FC, maximum points drops to 51/50
2. Lexington SC
Record: 12-3-11, 47pts
Maximum Points: 53
Magic Number: Clinched
Up Next: vs. BKN, 5/10
Lexington SC had to settle for a draw on the road against Spokane Zephyr FC last Saturday night, allowing Sporting Club Jacksonville to regain control of the race for the Players’ Shield and No. 1 seed in the postseason with consecutive victories. LSC can clinch at least the No. 2 seed this weekend should it take victory against Brooklyn FC should Carolina Ascent FC drop points away at Fort Lauderdale United FC, but anything other than a win would leave Jacksonville out of reach in the No. 1 seed.
Lexington SC Clinches Home Playoff Game IF…
1. Lexington SC wins vs. Brooklyn FC, moves to 50pts
AND Carolina Ascent FC draws/loses at Fort Lauderdale United FC, maximum points drops to 49/48pts
3. Carolina Ascent FC
Record: 13-7-6, 45pts
Maximum Points: 51
Magic Number: Clinched
Up Next: at FTL, 5/9
Carolina Ascent FC got one of the results it was looking for while on a bye in Week 29 as Lexington SC played to a draw at Spokane Zephyr FC, but the side is now in must-win territory as it heads to face Fort Lauderdale United FC if it’s to earn a home playoff game. A win would ensure Ascent’s chances of earning the No. 2 seed go to the final weekend of the regular season – a Lexington draw or loss against Brooklyn FC would also boost those chances – but a draw or loss against a Fort Lauderdale side Carolina is winless against in their last four meetings would open the door for Lexington to close out the No. 2 seed on Sunday afternoon.
4. Dallas Trinity FC
Record: 9-10-7, 34pts
Maximum Points: 40
Magic Number: 6
Up Next: at TB, 5/9
Following draws all around in Week 29 for the three teams vying for the final postseason spot, and DC Power FC’s defeat on Wednesday night, Dallas Trinity can clinch a playoff berth this Saturday night as it visits Tampa Bay Sun FC. A Trinity victory combined with a Spokane loss at home to DC Power would move Dallas to 43 points and clear of both its rivals with one game to play in the regular season. A draw or a defeat would mean the final berth would be decided on the final weekend of the season regardless of the results between Spokane and DC.
Dallas Trinity FC Clinches a Playoff Berth IF…
1. Dallas Trinity FC wins at Tampa Bay Sun FC, moves to 37pts
AND Spokane Zephyr FC loses vs. DC Power FC
Spokane Zephyr maximum points drops to 36pts
DC Power FC maximum points remains at 36pts
5. DC Power FC
Record: 8-10-9, 33pts
Maximum Points: 36
Magic Number: N/A
Up Next: at SPK, 5/9
DC Power’s defeat against Sporting Club Jacksonville on Wednesday night put it up against it going to its final game of the regular season on Saturday night at Spokane Zephyr FC with a victory almost a necessity against the other side in with a chance of overtaking Dallas Trinity FC for the fourth and final playoff spot. A Power victory and dropped points by Dallas at Tampa Bay Sun FC would put DC in fourth place and in position to sweat out the final weekend’s games. A draw and a Dallas loss would also send DC into fourth on goal differential, but should Trinity take victory against Tampa Bay it would bring the curtain down on the Power’s playoff chances.
DC Power FC is Mathematically Eliminated IF…
1. DC Power FC loses vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, ends on 33pts
2. DC Power FC draws vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, ends on 34pts
AND Dallas Trinity FC draws at Tampa Bay Sun FC, moves to 35pts
3. DC Power FC wins vs. Spokane Zephyr, ends on 36pts
AND Dallas Trinity FC wins at Tampa Bay Sun FC, moves to 37pts
6. Spokane Zephyr FC
Record: 8-9-9, 33pts
Maximum Points: 39
Magic Number: N/A
Up Next: vs. DC, 5/9
Spokane Zephyr FC faces the key game of its run-in against DC Power FC on Saturday night. A victory would ensure Zephyr remains in contention for the final postseason slot regardless of Dallas Trinity FC’s result at Tampa Bay Sun FC, and would jump Spokane into fourth place should Dallas fail to take victory earlier on Saturday night. A draw would still keep Spokane alive going to the final game of the regular season should Trinity take victory, but a loss to DC and a Trinity victory would mathematically eliminate Zephyr, dropping Spokane four points back of Dallas going to its final game of the season.
Spokane Zephyr is Mathematically Eliminated IF…
1. Spokane Zephyr FC loses vs. DC Power FC, maximum points drops to 36pts
AND Dallas Trinity FC wins at Tampa Bay Sun FC, moves to 37pts
Mathematically Eliminated: Brooklyn FC, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Tampa Bay Sun FC