16. Racing Louisville | Latest Result: 0-1 vs Denver Summit
The nightmare start to the season continues…
15. Chicago Stars | Latest Result: 0-2 loss vs San Diego Wave
Where do the Chicago Stars go from here?
14. Bay FC | Latest Result: 1-3 loss at Orlando Pride
Without Jordan Silkowitz’s heroics, the match played out as expected.
The future is bright for Bay FC, but there is going to be a lot of growing pains until then.
13. Angel City FC | Latest Result: 1-2 loss vs NC Courage
What has happened to Angel
City?
ACFC only have one win in their last eight games…
12. Boston Legacy | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at KC Current
“All Gas No Brakes.” The Boston Legacy’s grit and physicality under head coach Filipa Patão cannot be questioned one bit.
However, finding the right balance moving forward will be key. They lead in fouls per match, yellow cards, and penalties conceded.
11. Houston Dash | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at Gotham FC
The good news? The Houston Dash signed young star, Maggie Graham to a contract extension through 2029.
The bad news? One win in their last eight matches…
10. Seattle Reign | Latest Result: 1-2 loss at Washington Spirit
If Laura Harvey and the Seattle Reign can’t figure out the attack in the second half, it’ll be a long season.
Their 10 goals scored is third-least in NWSL and only ahead of Chicago Stars and Bay FC.
9. Denver Summit (+1) | Latest Result: 1-0 win at Racing Louisville
Ally Brazier’s first goal for her home club is of course, a game-winner.
The expansion side have now won three of their last four and just outside the playoff line.
Will Lindsey Heaps be provide the missing spark?
8. Orlando Pride | Latest Result: 3-1 win vs Bay FC
The question on everyone’s mind… What is Barbra Banda’s status?
7. North Carolina Courage | Latest Result: 2-1 win at Angel City FC
How dangerous is NC Courage down the stretch of the 2026 NWSL season?
Evelyn Ijeh – Three goals in her last three matches
Ashley Sanchez – Seven goals and elite playmaker
Manaka Matsukubo – Nine goal contributions (five goals and four assists)
6. Kansas City Current | Latest Result: 1-0 win vs Boston Legacy
Nine goal contributions in only eight matches for two-time MVP Temwa Chawinga.
KC Current are now 6-0-0 at home, can they figure out the road form in the second half?
5. Portland Thorns | Latest Result: 2-2 draw vs Utah Royals
A terrific start to the season for new head coach Robert Vilahamn and the Portland Thorns.
Will general manager Jeff Agoos and club go for it this summer?
4. Gotham FC (-1) | Latest Result: 1-0 win vs Houston Dash
Eight clean sheets in their first 11 matches. Yes, you read that right.
Their team defense is historically on a whole new level. The only concern? Gotham FC are only 12th in goals per game…
3. Washington Spirit (-1) | Latest Result: 2-1 win vs Seattle Reign
With the NWSL Championship final announced for Audi Field, could the Washington Spirit etch their names in history at home?
Their strong start to the season includes being the top goalscoring team per game.
2. San Diego Wave (+2) | Latest Result: 2-0 win at Chicago Stars
The NWSL shield race leaders head into the break as the top team. They are also number one in xG generated and fewest xG conceded – the xG differential runaways.
Is there anyone playing better? With nine goal contributions, Dudinha has been absolutely brilliant for San Diego Wave. Is Cat Macario the final piece to the shield and championship?
1. Utah Royals | Latest Result: 2-2 draw at Portland Thorns
The best story in the NWSL continues to be the Utah Royals and their 10 game unbeaten streak.
They nearly pulled off the win of the season at Providence Park against Portland Thorns, but conceded a late PK.
The starpower of Mina Tanaka, Cloé Lacasse, Kate Del Fava, and URFC continue to shine brightest.
