After months of offseason planning, new coaching hires, new signings and weeks of preseason preparation, the 2025 NWSL regular season is finally here – and it’s time to predict how it will all shake out.
Much like seasons past, 2025 is poised to be full of surprises that will make projections for the season difficult to make. While the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit hope to continue last year’s momentum for another campaign, the Houston Dash are aiming to disrupt things after an ambitious rebuild over the winter. It sets up for another competitive year in the NWSL after an offseason of change.
Here’s a look at the CBS Sports team’s outlook on the 2025 NWSL season.
Attacking Third picks for NWSL
Editorial picks for NWSL
Rookie of the Year
Sandra Herrera: Brooklyn Courntall (Courage) — The defender is coming off a successful college career where she aided USC into NCAA tournaments and Big Ten titles. She has international experience with Canada and with shifting between left and right center back roles. She could get tasked with a positional change at fullback if the coaching staff wants to tweak the backline and her adaptability could mean rookie of the year honors.
Pardeep Cattry: Trinity…
