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Celia BalfApr 21, 2025NWSLKansas City CurrentNJ/NY Gotham FCOrlando PrideWashington Spirit

NWSL Power Rankings: Complete shake up as Washington Spirit stun Orlando Pride, Gotham FC roll over Angel City

Who's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League

And then there was one.

The Kansas City Current are the lone remaining undefeated team after five weeks of NWSL play. The Current blew past the Houston Dash on the weekend, and now have scored 12 goals and yielded just one this season.

There's been quite a shakeup across the standings, with the Orlando Pride losing for the first time this season. The Washington Spirit, without many of their stars due to injuries, stunned the Pride with a 1-0 victory on the road. Another shocker: Gotham FC's absolute domination over Angel City.

On the other end of the spectrum, the North Carolina Courage are now the only team without a win this season.

Who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? INDIVISA presents the latest 2025 NWSL Power Rankings.

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    14North Carolina Courage ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 13

    Result: Lost to Bay FC 1-0

    Ramifications: It's been a tough first few weeks for the Courage, who are the only team without a win. Despite a talented squad - Jaedyn Shaw, Ashley Sanchez, among others - something isn't clicking. The Courage lost to Bay FC, and have a tough test ahead next weekend when they host league-leading Kansas City Current at WakeMed Soccer Park.

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    13Racing Louisville ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 12

    Result: Lost to San Diego Wave 4-1

    Ramifications: Racing Louisville gave up four goals to San Diego Wave. Despite getting one past the Wave, the team struggled to handle a very creative and relentless attacking line.

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    12Portland Thorns ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 11

    Result: Lost to Seattle Reign 1-0

    Ramifications: Facing a long-time rival, the Thorns came up short. Despite some smart possession and attacking chances, the Thorns fell to the Reign. Aside from Reilyn Turner - and without the talent of Christine Sinclair and Sophia Wilson up top - the Thorns need to find another player that can score.

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    11Chicago Stars ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 9

    Result: Lost to Utah Royals 1-0

    Ramifications: Anytime Utah Royals midfielder Ally Sentnor has the ball at her foot, the other team has to be aware. But the Stars had no solution for Sentnor. The Stars have the most goals against in the league, with 11 on the season.

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    10Houston Dash ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 9

    Result: Lost to Kansas City Current 2-0

    Ramifications: The Dash had a tough assignment in the talented Current. Even with some strong defensive efforts, the Dash couldn't hold off the Current, giving up two goals at CPKC Stadium.

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    9Utah Royals ⬆️

    Prior Ranking: 14

    Result: Beat Chicago Stars 1-0

    Ramifications: The Royals finally earned their three points, defeating the Red Stars. Ally Sentnor was the difference-maker, converting a pristine penalty in extra time.

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    8Seattle Reign ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 6

    Result: Beat Portland Thorns 1-0

    Ramifications: The 2025 Cascadia Rivalry went to Seattle, thanks to a fourth-minute goal from Madeline Dahlien. The Reign held the lead, earning their second victory of the season.

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    7Angel City ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 4

    Result: Lost to Gotham FC 4-0

    Ramifications: Angel City were overwhelmed by Gotham FC. Blame it on the time difference or call it just a bad showing, but Gotham dominated the entire match, slotting four goals past Angel City. It was Angel City's first loss of the season.

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    6Bay FC

    Prior Ranking: 9

    Result: Beat North Carolina Courage 1-0

    Ramifications: Bay FC earned their second win of the season, defeating the Courage. Kiki Pickett scored the lone goal for Bay FC, handing the Courage their third loss.

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    5San Diego Wave ⬆️

    Prior Ranking: 7

    Result: Beat Racing Louisville 4-1

    Ramifications: The San Diego Wave were a team to watch over the weekend, scoring four goals in a strong showing against Racing Louisville. Delphine Cascarino earned a brace in the win, and also chipped in a league-leading third assist. Melanie Barcenas and Kenza Dali tallied their first goals of the season.

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    4Gotham FC ⬆️

    Prior Ranking: 5

    Result: Beat Angel City 4-0

    Ramifications: Gotham FC's Esther González earned a brace in the massive victory, scoring in the 17th minute and again late in the second half. Gotham FC dominated possession and found endless gaps in Angel City's defensive line.

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    3Orlando Pride ⬇️

    Prior Ranking: 1

    Result: Lost Washington Spirit 1-0

    Ramifications: The Pride were shocked by the Spirit - marking their second loss to Washington this year. The last time these two sides met was in the Challenge Cup, which the Spirit won. Despite an undefeated regular season going into the match, the Pride coughed up a tough goal against the Spirit. Gift Monday scored her first goal for the Spirit.

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    2Washington Spirit ⬆️

    Prior Ranking: 3

    Result: Beat Orlando Pride 1-0

    Ramifications: No Trinity Rodman, no Leicy Santos, no Croix Bethune, no problem? As injuries took over the Spirit roster, new faces and young talent stepped up, handing the Spirit a massive 1-0 win over the Pride. Gift Monday earned her first goal for the Spirit after forcing Anna Moorhouse to cough up the ball and slipping it past her.

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    1Kansas City Current ⬆️

    Prior Ranking: 2

    Result: Beat Houston Dash 2-0

    Ramifications: The Current can't be stopped. Last year the focus was on Temwa Chawinga, but now the team in it's entirety is proving to be a handful to break down. Lo Labonta has always been a threat up top, and her penalty conversion against Jane Campbell was a sight to see.