It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.
Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 9 to come up with this week’s order of all 14 teams in the league. Let’s dive in.
Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Saturday, May 24 vs. Chicago Stars, 7:30 p.m. ET
In a battle between a pair of heavy hitters, the Kansas City Current traveled to Orlando and earned a 1-0 win over the Pride on Friday. It was a goal from — you guessed it — Temwa Chawinga that tilted the match in Kansas City’s favor, and one that showcased what makes the attacker so wildly dangerous: her blistering speed. After a long ball into Orlando’s half and a misplay from center-back Kylie Nadaner, Chawinga swooped in and finished to put the visitors ahead. If you make a single mistake against Chawinga and the Current, you’re likely to get punished.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Friday, May 23 vs. Utah Royals, 9:30 p.m. ET
The Pride didn’t play a bad game against the Kansas City Current on Friday. From the opening whistle, they attacked in hopes of capitalizing on Barbra Banda‘s penalty box presence. However, a defensive miscue handed a golden opportunity to…
