San Diego Wave FC
1st in NWSL2026 Schedule
SD
GFC
CHI
SD
SD
ORL
HOU
SD
SD
WAS
LA
SD
SD
BAY
POR
SD
DEN
SD
BOS
SD
SD
CHI
SD
POR
UTA
SD
SD
HOU
POR
SD
KC
SD
SD
CHI
UTA
SD
WAS
SD
SD
ORL
POR
SD
SD
GFC
SD
HOU
SEA
SD
SD
LOU
BAY
SD
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.
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 Power Rankings: Wave take top spot, Spirit's streak continues
Our new No. 1 in the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings is the San Diego Wave, though the Washington Spirit's hot streak continues.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Dudinha | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| 22 | Lia Godfrey | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| 15 | Trinity Byars | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Dudinha | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| 8 | Kimmi Ascanio | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 22 | Lia Godfrey | 3 | 13 | 4 |