It’s Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it’s time for ESPN’s Power Rankings.
Our rankings are derived from a combination of key season statistics (points per game, goal differential, expected goal differential), recent performance, the Opta computer ratings and the observations of our writers.
Who’s climbing the table? Who’s in free-fall? Our writers and statistical models have ranked all 14 clubs in the league after matchday 12. Let’s dive in.
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Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Friday vs. Chicago Red Stars, 8 p.m. ET
Nobody has scored more goals than Kansas City Current this season. Sunday against Seattle Reign they added five to their season tally of 31, marking 23 goals scored in their first six home games at CPKC Stadium. That’s the most goals scored in a six-match home stretch in NWSL history. Hard to argue with that offensive power, and home field momentum, for a side that took the top spot back from Orlando Pride Sunday night.
Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Saturday at North…