Winning an NWSL Shield is difficult. This year’s tight race will ‘put some respect’ on the award

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Drama has been restored to the National Women’s Soccer League. For the first time in two years, the league’s best regular season team will be determined on the final day, Decision Day, when all eight games kick off simultaneously across ESPN’s platforms. The NWSL Shield, a trophy given to the best team in the league, is also an award many argue is harder to win than a championship. Seven of eight playoff spots have already been accounted for, thanks to the Portland Thorns’ victory over the North