1. Washington Spirit (+1) | 2-1 win at Portland Thorns
The Washington Spirit’s first ever win at Providence Park? Check.
Coming back from a goal down? Check.
Trinity Rodman with another goal contribution on the game-winner? Check.
Mélissa Bethi becoming the first Algerian in NWSL and scoring her first goal? Check.
2. Gotham
FC (-1) | 0-3 loss at Denver Summit
Their NWSL shield lead has shrunk to just two points after going winless over their past three games.
The latest result? A 0-3 wake-up call vs Denver Summit.
Where is the attack? One goal in the last three is not going to get it done…
3. North Carolina Courage (+3) | 6-0 win at Chicago Stars
Is the race for MVP over? Yes, Ashley Sanchez cannot be stopped.
USWNT next? It’s time for Emma Hayes to make that call.
NC Courage lead the NWSL in xG at 48.2 and are second in xG differential at 14.9.
Led by Mak Lind and an MVP candidate, they have everything it takes to pick up some silverware this season.
4. San Diego Wave (-2) | 0-1 loss at Seattle Reign
A red card early in the match ruined any hope for a result.
San Diego Wave remain a very dangerous team as they have the top rated defense, allowing a league-low xG at just 21.2, third-ranked attack generating an xG of 39.7, and No. 1 in xG differential at 18.6.
Will they be able to find the consistency needed to make a run in the playoffs?
5. Utah Royals (-2) | 1-2 loss vs Boston Legacy
The defense for Utah Royals continue to struggle as they’ve given up 2+ goals in four of the last five matches.
The latest setback? A stunning 1-2 road loss vs struggling Boston Legacy.
Can Jimmy Coenraets and URFC find the solutions?
6. KC Current (+1) | 2-1 win at Bay FC
The heroes in the 2-1 road win at Bay FC? Izzy Rodriguez and Rocky Rodríguez.
However, the club shocked the world by parting ways with Vlatko Andonovski after all the history and records he shattered as head coach…
What impact will that have on the team moving forward?
7. Portland Thorns (-2) | 1-2 loss vs Washington Spirit
The Portland Thorns squandered another 1-0 lead after a nightmare second half to Washington Spirit resulting in a 1-2 loss and ending their 13-match unbeaten streak Providence Park
Another concern? They’ve scored zero goals in the run-of-play the past two matches.
Who else is going to step up? Sophia Wilson has scored the team’s last three goals. Another concern? They’re xG differential is -2.7 – 12th in NWSL…
8. Seattle Reign | 1-0 win vs San Diego Wave
Maddie Mercado scored another game-winning goal and days later the club announced that the forward would be returning for the 2027 season.
Laura Harvey and the Seattle Reign continue to hold off teams below the playoff line.
9. Denver Summit FC (+1) | 3-0 win vs Gotham FC
One of the most impressive wins you’ll see this season with Denver Summit FC demolishing the NWSL shield frontrunners, Gotham FC.
Can they make a late season run and become the third expansion side to clinch a playoff spot?
10. Angel City FC (-1) | 2-0 win at Racing Louisville
Evelyn Shores, are you kidding me? The defender stepped up with the brace!
Angel City FC are just two points below the playoff line.
Can ACFC continue to climb the table?
11. Orlando Pride | 3-1 win vs Houston Dash
Orlando Pride interim head coach Yolanda Thomas made NWSL history with an emphatic 3-1 win over Houston Dash.
VP of Soccer Operations & General Manager Caitlin Carducci: “[She] is a fantastic coach, fantastic human, great ambassador for our club, and has been here, knows our players, and in this moment knows what they need, and not only what they need to manage, you know, and process the decision, but also to set them up for success as we finish out the season. We have so much faith and belief in what Yolanda can do. Her experience, both as a player and as a coach, an assistant coach with us, an assistant and a head coach with the U.S. Women’s National Team. We know that she has what it takes to be successful.”
12. Houston Dash | 1-3 loss at Orlando Pride
The Houston Dash are fading down the stretch, and just dropped their third game in a row.
The upcoming offseason is the most crucial in recently memory for Angela Hucles Mangano and Fabrice Gautrat – the young core has already shown themselves and now they need reinforcements.
13. Boston Legacy (+2) | 2-1 win at Utah Royals
Was that the biggest upset of the 2026 NWSL season? It’s definitely up there.
Aleigh Gambone scored the game-winner on a brilliant service from Nicki Hernández.
Aïssata Traoré has been terrific for Boston Legacy all season long and continues to shine bright, scoring the opener.
14. Bay FC (-1) | 1-2 loss vs KC Current
In massive news, Bay FC is bringing on former Chelsea GM Paul Green as their head of football. This quickly becomes one of the top hires in the NWSL and immediately makes them a playoff contender for 2027.
Green worked alongside USWNT head coach Emma Hayes at Chelsea and was the architect of the WSL’s side resurgence.
15. Racing Louisville (-1) | 0-2 loss vs Angel City FC
If they had any chance of making the playoffs after the slow start to the season, those hopes are completely gone now.
After a four match win streak, they’ve dropped three straight.
16. Chicago Stars | 0-6 loss vs North Carolina Courage
They’ve now allowed 12 goals in the last two games and now head on the road to take on Portland Thorns.
It can’t get any worse can it? The Chicago Stars have reached a whole-new rock bottom…
