Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League
NWSL rivalry weekend did not disappoint, with rowdy crowds, last-minute goals, and of course, some upsets. Going into the weekend, the big news was Kansas City Current adding young star Ally Sentnor, after being traded the previous week from Utah Royals.
The Current actually faced Utah this weekend, so Sentnor got to face her former team right away. The Current kept their winning streak alive, defeating the Royals 1-0 thanks to an 82nd-minute goal from Temwa Chawinga.
Also across the league, the Cascadia rivalry was on display, with Portland Thorns jumping ahead of Seattle Reign in the league standings after a thrilling 4-2 victory. In New Jersey, Gotham FC played the Washington Spirit to a 0-0 draw, with all kinds of drama – from the return of Trinity Rodman to Esther Gonzalez back in action for Gotham.
So, who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? GOAL presents the latest 2025 NWSL Power Rankings.
Getty ImagesUtah Royals
Prior Ranking: 14
Result: Lost to Kansas City Current 1-0
Ramifications: The Royals still have only won one game all season, and were faced with the near impossible over the weekend: playing top-team Kansas City and against their former star player, Sentnor. Utah has been struggling to score goals, prevent goals, and keep up all season – and can't seem to catch a break.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesChicago Stars
Prior Ranking: 13
Result: Drew Bay FC 1-1
Ramifications: The Chicago Stars were fun to watch against Bay FC over the weekend, with a thrilling goal from long-time NWSL player Shea Groom. Alyssa Naeher was also solid in goal, recording two saves.
The Stars have a lot of work to do to crawl up the league standings, as they are 1-9-5 with just eight points.
Getty ImagesBay FC
Prior Ranking: 11
Result: Drew Chicago Stars 1-1
Ramifications: Bay FC drops this week after a draw with Chicago. Bay FC showed some promise, with a solid finish from Taylor Huff to get the go-ahead goal in the 29th minute. Bay FC certainly isn't out of the conversation when it comes to playoffs, as they are sitting in 10th place with 17 points.
Getty ImagesHouston Dash
Prior Ranking: 12
Result: Beat North Carolina Courage 2-1
Ramifications: The Houston Dash secured a nice home win, defeating the Courage. The Dash actually went down a goal in the first half, but were able to bounce back and score twice for the victory. From Yazmeen Ryan to Avery Patterson, the Dash are well equipped to make a late-season playoff run.