Portland Thorns FC

2nd in NWSL

2026 Fixtures

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.

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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 Top 25: The best players of 2026, ranked

We're well into the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

NWSL Power Rankings: Portland Thorns surge to No. 1

After 6 matchdays, we have a new No. 1 as the Portland Thorns took two wins in a week to lead ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, though the Washington Spirit are hot on their heels.

NWSL Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Utah Royals	11	+8	23
2	Portland Thorns F..	12	+6	23
3	San Diego Wave FC	12	+4	22
4	Washington Spirit	10	+8	18
5	Gotham FC	10	+6	18
6	Kansas City Curre..	11	0	18
7	North Carolina Co..	10	+3	15
8	Orlando Pride	11	-1	14
9	Seattle Reign FC	10	-2	14
10	Houston Dash	11	-4	14
11	Angel City FC	10	+3	13
12	Denver Summit FC	10	+3	12
13	Bay FC	10	-6	11
14	Boston Legacy FC	11	-7	9
15	Chicago Stars FC	11	-17	9
16	Racing Louisville..	10	-4	7

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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

#	Player	Goals	M	A
9	Sophia Wilson	4	12	1
66	Reilyn Turner	4	11	0
13	Olivia Moultri..	4	10	4

Top Assists

#	Player	Assists	M	G
19	Pietra Tordin	4	12	3
13	Olivia Moultri..	4	10	4
26	Mimi Alidou	2	12	0