NWSL Power Rankings: Thorns rise after ending Pride's 24-game unbeaten run
The Portland Thorns rise in this week's NWSL Power Rankings after giving the Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.
Olivieri powers Dash past Wave
Bárbara Olivieri scored a goal and assisted on another to lift the Houston Dash to a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Sunday.
Cloé Lacasse's hat trick propels Utah Royals past Seattle Reign
Cloé Lacasse scored a hat trick to lead the Utah Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Reign at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, on Sunday.
Washington dominates Racing Louisville 4-1 as Rodman returns
The Washington Spirit, buoyed by the efforts of Makenna Morris, beat Racing Louisville FC 4-1 at Audi Field on Sunday as forward Trinity Rodman returned from injury.
Kansas City Current edge Bay FC 1-0 in tight contest
The Kansas City Current, buoyed by the efforts of Temwa Chawinga, beat Bay FC 1-0 at PayPal Park in San José, California, on Saturday. Chawinga scored in the 35th minute to break the NWSL single-season scoring record for goals.
Chawinga sets NWSL single-season scoring record
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga broke the record for goals scored in a single National Women's Soccer League season with her 19th goal of the year in Saturday's win over Bay FC.
Christen Press scores 1st goal since 2-year layoff
Christen Press said she had an "out-of-body experience" as she scored her first NWSL goal in 28 months in Angel City's dramatic 1-1 draw with the North Carolina Courage on Saturday.
North Carolina Courage and Angel City FC draw 1-1 in dramatic finish
The North Carolina Courage, buoyed by a last-minute goal from Olivia Wingate, drew with Angel City FC 1-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday.
USWNT's Rodman set for return after back injury
United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman is in line to return from a back injury when the Washington Spirit host Racing Louisville in the NWSL on Sunday.
Gotham FC defeats Chicago Red Stars 2-0 with late goals
NJ/NY Gotham FC, buoyed by the late efforts of Lynn Williams and Esther González, beat the host Chicago Red Stars 2-0 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Saturday.
Portland Thorns end Orlando Pride's unbeaten run
Morgan Weaver and Christine Sinclair scored to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over Orlando on Friday night and hand the Pride their first loss of the season.
Thorns GM LeBlanc steps aside amid NWSL skid
Karina LeBlanc will transition out of her role as the general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the 2024 NWSL season to assume a position that encompasses both the Thorns and Portland's 2026 WNBA expansion team, which will share ownership.
Five ex-employees sue San Diego Wave, NWSL
Five former employees of San Diego Wave FC have filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court against the club and the National Women's Soccer League alleging multiple forms of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
USWNT, Spirit midfielder Sullivan suffers torn ACL
Washington Spirit midfielder Andi Sullivan will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, the team announced on Wednesday.
NWSL Power Rankings: Shield-clinching Orlando looks unstoppable
Orlando convinced in a 2-0 win over second-placed Washington, clinching the NWSL Shield and making its place atop ESPN's Power Rankings unassailable.
Is Chawinga Africa's finest striker, after equalling Kerr's NWSL record?
Temwa Chawinga leads the NWSL scoring charts this season, and equalled Sam Kerr's season record over the weekend, so is she Africa's finest striker ahead of Barbra Banda, Asisat Oshoala, and Racheal Kundananji?
Unbeaten Orlando Pride clinch 1st NWSL Shield
The Orlando Pride clinched their first National Women's Soccer League Shield on Sunday. The award is given to the team that finishes No. 1 in the regular-season standings
NWSL Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | +27 | 57 |
| Washington Spirit | 24 | 16 | 2 | 6 | +20 | 50 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | +16 | 50 |
| Kansas City Current | 24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | +21 | 49 |
| North Carolina Courage | 24 | 12 | 3 | 9 | +8 | 39 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | -3 | 32 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 31 |
| Bay FC | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | -12 | 28 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 25 |
| Utah Royals | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | -15 | 24 |
| Angel City FC | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -10 | 23 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 22 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -17 | 20 |
| Houston Dash | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -20 | 20 |