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 11. Let’s dive in.
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Previous ranking: 3
Next match: June 7 at San Diego Wave FC, 10 p.m. ET
Though the Portland Thorns didn’t have Sophia Smith at their disposal on Friday, Orlando’s 2-1 win should still go down as a statement result. Barbra Banda continues to look like a legitimate MVP candidate, the kind who doesn’t need much more than a solid structure and a twist of creative talent around her to take a team to a trophy. The scary thing for the rest of the league? The Pride have given Banda that and more.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: June 9 vs. Seattle Reign FC, 6 p.m. ET
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