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NWSL Power Rankings: Utah keeps spot at the top as Portland tumbles
Thought the Utah Royals were a fluke? They're still on top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as the Portland Thorns struggle to keep pace.
Wilson, Portland benefit from rare call to earn draw with Utah
Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson scored an equalizer from the penalty spot to earn her team a 2-2 draw at home on Saturday in a top-of-table NWSL clash with the Utah Royals.
Portland Fire, Thorns to open joint training center on Aug. 22
The WNBA's Portland Fire and the NWSL's Portland Thorns are set to open the nation's first performance center shared by two professional women's teams in different sports on August 22.
Why NWSL's business expansion creates tension between longtime fans and newcomers
As the NWSL expands its business, awkward and failed deals have irked hardcore fans -- and that friction isn't going away anytime soon.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Royals a surprise No. 1 after MD9
The Utah Royals have surprised everyone by soaring to the top of the NWSL standings -- and leading out Power Rankings after Matchday 9 to boot.
USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington, San Diego battle for top spot
San Diego and Washington did battle at the top of the NWSL table, but the winner of that game isn't necessarily No. 1 in ESPN's Power Rankings.
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns F.. | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | +9 | 21 |
| 5 | Gotham FC | 11 | +7 | 21 |
| 6 | Kansas City Curre.. | 12 | +1 | 21 |
| 7 | North Carolina Co.. | 11 | +4 | 18 |
| 8 | Orlando Pride | 12 | +1 | 17 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 11 | +4 | 15 |
| 10 | Seattle Reign FC | 11 | -3 | 14 |
| 11 | Houston Dash | 12 | -5 | 14 |
| 12 | Angel City FC | 11 | +2 | 13 |
| 13 | Bay FC | 11 | -8 | 11 |
| 14 | Boston Legacy FC | 12 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | Chicago Stars FC | 12 | -19 | 9 |
| 16 | Racing Louisville.. | 11 | -5 | 7 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sophia Wilson | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| 13 | Olivia Moultri.. | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| 66 | Reilyn Turner | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Pietra Tordin | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| 13 | Olivia Moultri.. | 4 | 11 | 5 |
| 26 | Mimi Alidou | 2 | 12 | 0 |