NWSL Power Rankings: Boston Legacy finally win, Sophia Wilson and Portland cruise, San Diego Wave stumble

Prior ranking: 16

Result: Won 3-2 vs Denver Summit

Ramifications: It's been a tough first season for the Boston Legacy so far, however, after competing in every match, the new club finally were able to close out a game, beating the Denver Summit 3-2 on Sunday. The Legacy have a long way to go to get back up the standings, as they are currently bottom of the table with just four points.

Prior ranking: 15

Result: Lost 2-0 vs Portland Thorns

Ramifications: The Chicago Stars dropped six points this week, falling midweek to Gotham FC 2-0 and then Sunday against the Portland Thorns. The biggest highlight for the Stars was Mallory Swanson, who is still working her way back from maternity leave, visiting and bringing her daughter Josie to meet fellow mom Sophia Wilson and her daughter Gigi. It was a Double-Espresso reunion, this time with the kids too.

Prior ranking: 10

Result: Lost 1-0vs Gotham FC

Ramifications: It was a tough week for Racing Louisville who just couldn't get the job done on Wednesday or Sunday, dropping six points in a 1-0 loss to the Washington Spirit midweek, followed by 1-0 loss to Gotham on Sunday.

Prior ranking: 11

Result: Lost 3-2 vs Boston Legacy

Ramifications: It was a battle between the newcomers, with Denver the better team for most of the game, that was until Boston's late goal changed everything. The Summit have been figuring out their style of play, and while they have made an impression in their inaugural year, they remain in 13th place with six points.

Prior ranking: 12

Result: Won 1-0 vs San Diego Wave

Ramifications: Bay FC needed this win, and it didn't come without a fight as Rachel Kundananji's goal for Bay FC came in just the fifth minute of play, meaning they had to hold on for the entire rest of the match. Bay FC held San Diego Wave from scoring and earned their third win of the season.

Prior ranking: 15

Result: Won 1-0 vs Angel City

Ramifications: The Utah Royals are in a great place so far this season, sitting in fifth place in the league standings with a 4-2-1 overall record. Their 1-0 victory over Angel City was a big result, as it came in front of U.S. Women's National Team head coach Emma Hayes, and Cloé Lacasse was the difference-maker for the Royals.

Prior ranking: 6

Result: 0-0 Draw vs Seattle Reign

Ramifications: Credit to Houston, which has flipped its usual early-season script. After years of slow starts, the Dash are currently seventh in the league standings with a 3-2-1 record, and Friday’s scoreless draw with Seattle Reign added another useful point to a quietly encouraging opening stretch.

Prior ranking: 2

Result: 0-0 Draw vs Houston Dash

Ramifications: Seattle Reign sit in sixth place in the league standings with 11 points and a 3-3-2 overall record. They are a tough team to play against, with depth all across the board, with their biggest leg-up being Claudia Dickey in goal.

Prior ranking: 8

Result: Won 2-1 vs North Carolina Courage

Ramifications: After last season, the expectations for the Kansas City Current were incredibly high. Unfortunately, they haven't been entirely consistent. Michelle Cooper did, however, take over for the Current on Saturday, scoring an electric goal in their 2-1 victory over the Courage.

Prior ranking: 9

Result: Lost 4-2 vs the Washington Spirit

Ramifications: The only bright spot for the Orlando Pride right now is Barbra Banda, who is leading the league in goals scored with seven in seven games played. She scored her second-straight brace, this time in the Pride's loss to the Spirit.

Prior ranking: 14

Result: 2-2 Draw vs Boston Legacy

Ramifications: The Courage are 2-2-3 so far this season, and despite only earning one point this past week, have Ashley Sanchez on their squad who's proving to be an absolute weapon for them. Sanchez has now chipped in five goals in six games played.

Prior ranking: 3

Result: Lost 1-0 vs Utah Royals

Ramifications: Oh, how things can change in just a week. Angel City are in eighth place in the league standings with a 3-3-0 overall record. They dropped their one match this week to the Utah Royals 1-0.

Prior ranking: 1

Result: Lost 1-0 vs Bay FC

Ramifications: The San Diego Wave were cruising up until this week. After dropping their midweek match against the Portland Thorns, they just couldn't get their groove back, dropping their Sunday game against Bay FC, 1-0. The Wave are still in a good spot in the league standings, however, with a 5-3-0 overall record and a third-place spot.

Prior ranking: 5

Result: Won 4-2 vs Orlando Pride

Ramifications: The Spirit had a high-scoring week, scoring a total of five goals across two games. On Saturday, they really turned things up, tallying four goals in their 4-2 victory over the Orlando Pride. Trinity Rodman scored in both games, and Sofia Cantore added a brace, scoring in just the second minute of play and then not long after in just the sixth minute.

Prior ranking: 7

Result: Won 1-0 vs Racing Louisville

Ramifications: The reigning NWSL champions are in fourth place as of now in the league standings with a 4-4-2 record. This week, they picked up six points beating the Chicago Stars 2-0 on Wednesday and finishing up the weekend with a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville.

Prior ranking: 4

Result: Won 2-0 vs Chicago Stars

Ramifications: The Portland Thorns were on fire this past week, picking up six points and cruising past the San Diego Wave 2-0 on Wednesday and finishing up the weekend with a dominant 2-0 win over the Stars on Sunday. It was the young attacking players who showed up on Sunday, with Olivia Moultrie and Reilyn Turner both scoring in the win.