Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League
Matchday 20 of 26 featured big debuts and movement around the table. The top two teams faced off in Kansas City, and each walked away with a draw.
Gotham downed San Diego, and Esther González is back on top of the Golden Boot race after scoring the first of the team's goals. Newly acquired Jaeydn Shaw immediately delivered for Gotham FC.
The reigning champions extended their winless run. And a word for Savannah DeMelo, who collapsed on the field during Racing Louisville’s match with Seattle Reign.
So, who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations?
INDIVISA presents the latest 2025 NWSL Power Rankings.
Getty ImagesUtah Royals
Prior Ranking: 14
Result: Beat Houston Dash 2-0
Ramifications: The Royals have now gone five games undefeated, with two wins and three draws. They’re still sitting at the very bottom of the standings. But their form is solid, and they haven’t been officially ruled out of the playoffs.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesChicago Stars
Prior Ranking: 13
Result: Drew Portland Thorns 1-1
Ramifications: The Chicago Stars haven’t lost a game since before the international break. That seven-game win streak includes six draws and one win – last week against Orlando. They’ll need a bit more to break out of the bottom of the table, but the results have been steady.
Getty ImagesHouston Dash
Prior Ranking: 10
Result: Lost 2-0 to Utah Royals
Ramifications: One weekend after beating San Diego 3-0, the Dash lost to last-placed Utah. That’s a blow to fans hoping this team can sneak into the playoffs. The Dash are sitting a few spots below the playoff line with just six matchdays to go. And after going six-games undefeated – with big wins against top of the table teams – losing to the last-placed team in NWSL will sting.
Getty ImagesBay FC
Prior Ranking: 12
Result: Drew Orlando Pride 1-1
Ramifications: The Pride aren’t putting out their best results these days, but they’re still a tough team to play. Bay FC fans can be pleased with the performance, in which Racheal Kundananji scored her third goal of the season. That said, they finished the weekend in 12th place – four spots and nine points below the playoff positions. They play third-place Gotham next with time running out to make a second-consecutive postseason berth.
