It’s Sunday, 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 2 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, March 29 vs. San Diego Wave, 12 p.m. ET (Stream live on ESPN+)
This Orlando Pride team feels more than a little inevitable. Thanks to an early own goal from Gotham, Orlando climbed into the lead in just the second minute and never looked back in a 2-0 win. By their usual standards, the Pride weren’t exemplary on the break, taking just six total shots with only four coming from inside the box. Still, they earned a penalty via a transition attack minutes before the half-time whistle and stood strong defensively. Stopping Orlando, even away from home, is easier said than done.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Saturday, March 29 vs. Utah Royals, 7.30 p.m. ET
Kansas City didn’t need the comforts of CPKC Stadium to help them best the Washington Spirit by a 2-0 scoreline on Saturday. No, Vlatko Adonovski’s team was sharp on the road, using their willingness to play in transition to bait Washington forward before…
