NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Wave surge, Kansas City Current carry on and rookies continue to put on a show across the league

Prior Ranking: 14

Result: Lost 3-1 to the Kansas City Current

Ramifications: The Stars absorbed another loss, dropping their record to 1-8-1. The highlight of the match was Shea Groom's goal in the 51st minute, which was her first since 2022.

U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes was also at the game and was reunited with Chicago's Mallory Swanson, who is out for the season after announcing her pregnancy earlier this month.

Prior Ranking: 13

Result: Lost 3-1 to the Orlando Pride

Ramifications: Utah are 1-7-2 overall this season, dropping another yet game. The Royals did manage to get a goal on the board, thanks to a 14th-minute finish from Brecken Mozingo. The Royals need to start stringing together some big wins for a chance to make it above the playoff line.

Prior Ranking: 10

Result: Drew Houston Dash 2-2

Ramifications: Bay FC played the Houston Dash to even, showing some moments of brilliance on both sides of the field. Penelope Hocking and Rachel Hill scored the two goals for Bay FC.

Prior Ranking: 12

Result: Drew Bay FC 2-2

Ramifications: The Houston Dash battled to a draw, with the highlights of the game Avery Patterson's finish, followed by Messiah Bright's 88th-minute stunner. The Dash are currently in 12th place with a 3-5-2 record.

Prior Ranking: 9

Result: Lost 2-1 to the Washington Spirit

Ramifications: Seattle are trying to piece together wins this season, but are tied with Racing Louisville and Angel City with a 4-4-2 record. The Reign's 2-1 loss to the Spirit was a close fight, and the Reign did manage to get on the board thanks to Shea Holmes.

Prior Ranking: 8

Result: Beat Club América 3-0 in CONCACAF W Champions Cup

Ramifications: The Portland Thorns didn't play in the NWSL over the weekend, but did play for third place in the W Champions Cup.

Prior Ranking: 11

Result: Beat Angel City 3-2

Ramifications: This was a massive result for Louisville, scoring three goals against a very good Angel City side. Racing Louisville were electric offensively, and never took their foot off the pedal - scoring a penalty in the 23rd minute, followed by a Taylor Flint beauty in the 53rd and a third goal in the 56th minute.

Racing Louisville still have a lot of climbing to do in the league standings, sitting in eighth overall, but they are above the playoff line.

Prior Ranking: 7

Result: Lost to San Diego Wave 5-2

Ramifications: The Courage were standing up to the Wave until a slight breakdown defensively, which then opened the flood gates. The Courage are still in a decent spot in the league standings, after crawling their way back into the conversation with a 3-4-3 record.

Prior Ranking: 6

Result: Lost to Racing Louisville 3-2

Ramifications: Angel City dropped their second in a row, falling to Racing Louisville. Rookie standout Riley Tiernan scored for Angel City, extending her goals this season to six.

Alyssa Thompson scored off of a penalty kick, her fifth goal of the season. It was a close game, with Angel City finding lots of chances in front of the goal. However Racing Louisville's 56th-minute finish was the decider.

Prior Ranking: 5

Result: Beat Tigres UANL Women 1-0 in CONCACAF W Champions Cup

Ramifications: Gotham FC didn't compete in NWSL over the weekend, but they did take care of business in Mexico, winning the W Champions Cup.

Prior Ranking: 4

Result: Beat Seattle Reign 2-1

Ramifications: The Spirit came out ahead, thanks to Croix Bethune's first goal of the season. After the Reign tied the game, the Spirit were able to steal it away thanks to another finish from Ashley Hatch. The Spirit currently sit in fourth place in the standings.

Prior Ranking: 3

Result: Beat Utah Royals 3-1

Ramifications: The Pride took care of buisness against the Utah Royals. Barbra Banda scored all three goals for the Pride and showed everyone the goalscoring display she first unleashed last season.

Prior Ranking: 2

Result: Beat North Carolina Courage 5-2

Ramifications: The Wave aren't showing any signs of slowing down. Scoring five goals against North Carolina was a work of art, and the game was complete on all sides. Adriana Leon scored a brace for the Wave, and the team scored five times in seven shots on goal.

Prior Ranking: 1

Result: Beat Chicago Stars 3-1

Ramifications: Kansas City have been on an absolute tear, continuing their winning ways to improve to 8-0 at home. What's making the Current so hard to beat this season is how many players can score goals. It's not just a Temwa Chawinga show, but Kayla Sharples, Michelle Cooper and Debinha are all also contributing.