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NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit reclaim No. 1 spot after Gotham FC falter
The Washington Spirit took back the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings with their fifth win in six games, as Gotham FC dropped points on the road.
NWSL Power Rankings: Star-studded Gotham beat Spirit, jump to No. 1
With Rose Lavelle, Esther González, Jaedyn Shaw and Sam Kerr all in form, it's impossible to keep Gotham off the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham rocket up the order as Esther makes history
Even without Sam Kerr, Gotham are showing the rest of the NWSL how potent their attack is, challenging Washington at the top of ESPN's Power Rankings.
Remembering the NWSL's viral tiny baseball field fiasco (and why it won't happen again)
NWSL games at baseball stadiums are setting attendance records now, but the league's most infamous viral "disaster" had to happen first.
Chelsea sign Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage
Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year contract.
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.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Spirit | 16 | +13 | 33 |
| 2 | Gotham FC | 16 | +9 | 31 |
| 3 | Utah Royals | 16 | +9 | 30 |
| 4 | San Diego Wave FC | 17 | +4 | 29 |
| 5 | Portland Thorns F.. | 17 | +7 | 28 |
| 6 | Kansas City Curre.. | 16 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Orlando Pride | 17 | +1 | 23 |
| 8 | Angel City FC | 15 | +7 | 22 |
| 9 | North Carolina Co.. | 15 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Seattle Reign FC | 15 | -2 | 20 |
| 11 | Denver Summit FC | 15 | +1 | 19 |
| 12 | Houston Dash | 16 | -5 | 19 |
| 13 | Boston Legacy FC | 17 | -5 | 19 |
| 14 | Bay FC | 15 | -4 | 18 |
| 15 | Chicago Stars FC | 16 | -23 | 12 |
| 16 | Racing Louisville.. | 15 | -10 | 11 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ashley Sanchez | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| 34 | Manaka Matsuku.. | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 10 | Evelyn Ijeh | 4 | 14 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shinomi Koyama | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 34 | Manaka Matsuku.. | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| 13 | Ryan Williams | 3 | 15 | 0 |