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NWSL Power Ranks: Spirit find a way and Utah score four goals

Sam Kerr scores her first Gotham FC goal as the Bats draw Portland Thorns FC 2-2, while Sofia Cantore lifts Washington Spirit past Lindsey Heaps and Denver Summit FC 1-0. GOAL ranks all 16 NWSL teams in this week’s Power Rankings.

Kerr makes history with first NWSL goal in almost seven years!

Sam Kerr has officially announced her return to the United States in the most emphatic fashion possible, ending a nearly seven-year wait to get back on an NWSL scoresheet. The former Chelsea superstar proved she hasn't lost her clinical edge, rescuing a vital point for Gotham FC in a pulsating 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns.

Racing Louisville FC v Portland Thorns FC

Watch Portland Thorns vs Gotham FC live: Online streams and TV channels

How to watch the NWSL match between Portland Thorns and Gotham FC, as well as kick-off time and team news

The most expensive transfers in women's football history - listed

Chelsea, Arsenal, the Orlando Pride and the London City Lionesses all broke the world record in 2025 alone, as spending in the women's game grows

Watch Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns live: Online streams and TV channels

How to watch the NWSL match between Denver Summit FC and Portland Thorns, as well as kick-off time and team news

USWNT star Heaps eligible to make long-awaited debut for Summit

U.S. Women's National Team captain Lindsey Heaps is eligible to make her long-awaited debut for the Denver Summit against the Portland Thorns at Centennial Stadium - which is less than 35 miles away from her hometown, Golden, Colo. Heaps, 32, signed a pre-contract with the first-year club prior to the NWSL season, after starring with French giants OL Lyonnes for the past four years.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Kano Pillars	38	15	6	17	34	39	-5	48	L W L W L
17	Remo Stars	38	14	5	19	42	47	-5	47	D W L W L
18	El Kanemi Warriors	37	12	8	17	27	46	-19	44	L D L L W
19	Bayelsa United	38	11	10	17	37	42	-5	43	W L L L L
20	Wikki Tourist	38	9	13	16	36	48	-12	40	L L L L W