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Celia BalfJun 10, 2025NWSLKansas City CurrentOrlando PrideWashington SpiritWOMEN'S FOOTBALL

NWSL Power Rankings: Current win fourth straight, take top spot in league standings, while Wave slip in first loss of a seven-game stretch

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

The international break proved to be good for some of the NWSL teams, but troubling for others. The Kansas City Current continued their winning ways, earning their fourth-straight victory. The Current knocked off Gotham FC at home, 2-1, thanks to goals from Michelle Cooper and Temwa Chawinga

Meanwhile, the San Diego Wave fell to Seattle Reign, just their first loss in seven games. Despite falling 2-1, the Wave continued their case as best offensive team in the league, outshooting the Reign and dominating the possession with 63 percent.

Problems continue for Utah, who made a promising start against Racing Louisville, scoring first, before falling 3-2. The Chicago Stars also put in a strong performance against Angel City, finishing the game level 2-2.

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

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    Utah Royals

    Prior Ranking: 13

    Result: Lost to Racing Louisville 3-2

    Ramifications: The Royals may have scored first against Racing Louisville, but unfortunately dropped another three points on the road, their eighth loss of the season. The Royals are now just 1-8-2 and have scored just 10 goals and conceded 22.

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    Chicago Stars

    Prior Ranking: 14

    Result: Drew Angel City 2-2

    Ramifications:  The Stars earned a point against Angel City thanks to goals from Nádia Gomes and Ally Schlegel. Despite the draw, the Stars are still in last place in the league standings with an 1-8-2 record, with just eight goals for and 22 goals against.

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    Houston Dash

    Prior Ranking: 11

    Result: Lost 1-0 to the Orlando Pride

    Ramifications: The Dash battled the Pride in Orlando, giving up the game-winning goal in the 99th minute of the game. The Dash hung on, despite the Pride outshooting them 22-4. The Dash continues to seek their stride this season, but have some bright spots in Avery Patterson and Yazmeen Ryan on the wings.

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    Bay FC

    Prior Ranking: 12

    Result: Beat Portland Thorns 1-0

    Ramifications: Bay FC secured a 1-0 result, advancing their record to 4-4-3 and sitting just above the playoff cutoff line. Alyssa Malonson was the difference-maker for Bay FC, with her goal in the 39th minute sealing the result in San Jose.

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    Portland Thorns

    Prior Ranking: 9

    Result: Lost to Bay FC 1-0

    Ramifications: The Thorns couldn't find their way back after Bay FC scored before half, however they put together some good moments throughout the match. Overall, the Thorns are 4-3-4 and in seventh place in the league standings. Despite the result against Bay FC, Portland did dominate the possession and took five shots on goal to Bay FC's two.

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    Racing Louisville

    Prior Ranking: 8

    Result: Beat Utah Royals 3-2

    Ramifications: Anyone that didn't think Racing Louisville could score has been proven wrong in the past few weeks. Louisville has some serious power by way of Emma Sears, who has six goals this season. Louisville took over the game against Utah after falling behind in just the third minute.

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    North Carolina Courage

    Prior Ranking: 7

    Result: Lost to Washington Spirit 3-1

    Ramifications: Each week it's hard to know which version of the North Carolina Courage we're going to get. This weekend, it was very much trying to keep up with a rapid Spirit team. The Courage are below the playoff line, with a 3-5-3 record.

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    Seattle Reign

    Prior Ranking: 10

    Result: Beat San Diego Wave 2-1

    Ramifications: Seattle earned a massive result against a flying Wave team, defeating a squad six-games unbeaten at Snapdragon Stadium. For the Reign, Sally Menti scored first, putting them ahead. Not long after, Delphine Cascarino equalized for the Wave. Rookie Emeri Adames scored the game-winner lifting Seattle to a 5-4-2 record.

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    Angel City

    Prior Ranking: 6

    Result: Drew to Chicago Stars 2-2

    Ramifications: Angel City has had a tough few weeks, winless now in their past three games. Despite showing some great soccer on all sides of the ball, a draw against Chicago - who have only won one game all season - isn't a particularly glorious result.

    Angel City did get on the board thanks to Kennedy Fuller and Mary Alice Vignola. Angel City are in ninth place in the standings with a 4-4-3 record.

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    Gotham FC

    Prior Ranking: 5

    Result: Lost to Kansas City Current 2-1

    Ramifications: Rose Lavelle made her season debut for Gotham, finally returning from injury, but her presence wasn't enough to hold off Kansas City. Gotham fell behind in just the third minute, and weren't able to get back into the game until the Current conceded an own goal in extra time.

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    San Diego Wave

    Prior Ranking: 2

    Result: Lost to Seattle Reign 2-1

    Ramifications: The Wave were unbeaten in six games - until last weekend. The Wave are still very high in the league standings, fourth, with a 6-3-2 record. They will look to bounce back on the road against Houston next weekend.

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    Washington Spirit

    Prior Ranking: 4

    Result: Beat North Carolina Courage 3-1

    Ramifications: The Washington Spirit not only welcomed Trinity Rodman back into Audi Field, but also earned a solid result against North Carolina. The Spirit scored three goals, for their seventh win this season and moved up to third in the league standings.

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    Orlando Pride

    Prior Ranking: 3

    Result: Beat Houston Dash 1-0

    Ramifications: The Orlando Pride may have gotten lucky with their extra-time goal, but a win is a win, and that is something the Pride know how to do. The Pride are now 7-3-1 and sit in second place.

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    Kansas City Current

    Prior Ranking: 1

    Result: Beat Gotham FC 2-1

    Ramifications: The Current remain hard to handle, now unbeaten in three straight. Against Gotham they were clinical, finishing their chances and defending as a unit.

    They have scoring power up top in Michelle Cooper and Temwa Chawinga, a play-making midfield led by Lo'eau LaBonta, and defensive prowness in Kayla Sharples. And with Hallie Mace and goalkeeper Lorena, they are hard to break.