San Diego Wave FC
1st in NWSL2026 Fixtures
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NWSL Power Rankings: Wave lead the way, Spirit back on track
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.
NWSL Power Rankings: What's wrong with Washington Spirit?
The Portland Thorns sit proudly atop ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while Washington Spirit continues to flounder.
USA's Cat Macario on San Diego Wave move: 'No place like home'
The San Diego Wave FC have officially signed United States national team forward Catarina Macario from Chelsea in an $8 million deal that, according to ESPN sources, is the biggest total contract value in the history of women's soccer.
NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City rising, but can't best Thorns
Angel City and the Houston Dash are quickly making their way to the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but their rise isn't enough to make them No. 1.
USWNT transfer grades: Rodman, Heaps, Macario and more moves
A bunch of USWNT stars have moved in-and-out of the NWSL and Europe on big-money deals. Let's grade them all!
Barbra Banda, Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Heaps - 10 NWSL Players to Watch in 2026
The 2026 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season is underway, with big names to watch. USA stars Lindsey Heaps and Catarina Macario arrive soon from Europe, joining the likes of Barbra Banda and Trinity Rodman.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 5 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Portland Thorns F.. | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Seattle Reign FC | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Angel City FC | 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Houston Dash | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Orlando Pride | 5 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Utah Royals | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Washington Spirit | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Bay FC | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Kansas City Curre.. | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | North Carolina Co.. | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Gotham FC | 5 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Chicago Stars FC | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville.. | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 16 | Boston Legacy FC | 4 | -6 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Lia Godfrey | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 88 | Dudinha | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Melanie Barcen.. | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Dudinha | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | Kenza Dali | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 8 | Kimmi Ascanio | 1 | 5 | 0 |