Salmon Bay FC wins first NW Division title, will host playoffs

Salmon Bay FC has captured its first Northwest Division championship, earning the right to host the opening two rounds of the 2026 USL W League Western Conference playoffs at Interbay Stadium on Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5. The matches will be the first home playoff games in club history.

The four top teams in the Western Conference will compete during the two-day event, with semifinal matches scheduled for July 3. The winners will advance to the Western Conference Final on July 5, with the conference champion moving on to the USL W League national semifinals.

“This is a landmark moment for our club,” said Salmon Bay FC Vice President Tiffany Mallick. “From the beginning, our vision has been to build a club that creates opportunities for women, inspires young athletes, and brings our community together around soccer. To now host playoff soccer at Interbay Stadium in just our second season is incredibly special. We can’t wait to welcome fans from across the region and showcase the incredible atmosphere that Seattle has created for women’s soccer.”

According to the club, the playoff weekend follows a breakthrough season that saw Salmon Bay FC claim its first Northwest Division championship. The club said Interbay Stadium has drawn record crowds throughout the season, supported by expanded seating, enhanced concessions, and a family-friendly matchday atmosphere.

Fans attending the playoff matches can expect local food vendors, the Bridges United Foundation Beer Garden, family-friendly activities, expanded seating, merchandise, and some of the nation’s top pre-professional women’s soccer players competing for a spot in the national semifinals.

Photos by Marissa Lordahl/Salmon Bay FC