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NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC rise to the top as Spirit slip
Gotham FC are the new leaders in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, taking advantage of a shocking 3-0 slip-up from Washington Spirit.
Aussies abroad: Where every Matildas star is playing in 2026-27
With the 2027 Women's World Cup on the horizon, Marissa Lordanic scopes out every single Matildas aspirant plying their trade abroad this season.
NWSL Power Rankings: Washington leaps to top spot as Gotham, San Diego slip up
With Gotham and San Diego each suffering defeats over the weekend, the Washington Spirit are the new leaders in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
NWSL, players and brands face off: Should league get a cut of cleat sponsorship money?
NWSL players can no longer freely sign shoe sponsorships: the league wants a cut of the money, and it's turning into a showdown between brands, players and the NWSL.
Sources: USWNT's Rose Lavelle re-signs with NWSL's Gotham
USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle has re-signed with defending NWSL champions Gotham FC through the 2029 season, multiple sources told ESPN.
NWSL Power Rankings: Wave eyeing Gotham FC after superb fightback
The San Diego Wave's ability to fight back was on full display on Friday and has them hot on the heels of NJ/NY Gotham FC atop ESPN's Power Rankings.
Gotham FC's Rose Lavelle in concussion protocol, out Friday vs. Portland
Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has entered the NWSL's concussion protocol following a head injury and will miss Friday's match against the Portland Thorns.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 24 | +11 | 48 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 24 | +10 | 43 |
| 3 | Utah Royals | 24 | +11 | 42 |
| 4 | San Diego Wave FC | 24 | +7 | 42 |
| 5 | North Carolina Co.. | 24 | +12 | 39 |
| 6 | Portland Thorns F.. | 24 | +5 | 39 |
| 7 | Kansas City Curre.. | 24 | +5 | 38 |
| 8 | Seattle Reign FC | 23 | +3 | 37 |
| 9 | Angel City FC | 23 | +10 | 33 |
| 10 | Denver Summit FC | 23 | +7 | 31 |
| 11 | Orlando Pride | 24 | -5 | 30 |
| 12 | Houston Dash | 24 | -5 | 26 |
| 13 | Boston Legacy FC | 24 | -9 | 26 |
| 14 | Racing Louisville.. | 24 | -12 | 23 |
| 15 | Bay FC | 23 | -10 | 22 |
| 16 | Chicago Stars FC | 24 | -40 | 17 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jaedyn Shaw | 7 | 21 | 5 |
| 16 | Rose Lavelle | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 23 | Midge Purce | 3 | 23 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Jaedyn Shaw | 5 | 21 | 7 |
| 18 | Guro Reiten | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| 2 | Jordynn Dudley | 3 | 23 | 2 |