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 7 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 10 vs. NC Courage, 7.30 p.m. ET
Orlando collected their second loss in three games after falling 1-0 to Portland on Saturday. While the Pride did produce offensive opportunities, the Thorns (who ended Orlando’s record 24-game unbeaten streak last season) held them off with tight defending and Mackenzie Arnold‘s four-save performance. They’ll look to recover with another tough challenge on the road, as they head to North Carolina to play the Courage next weekend.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Friday, May 9 vs. Racing Louisville, 8 p.m. ET
Gotham outshot Chicago 14-4, and 5-1 to on target, but there was no getting past Stars keeper Alyssa Naeher on Sunday. Naeher’s five saves helped see Chicago to a 0-0 draw in New Jersey, marking the first time since March 28 that Gotham’s failed to score.
Previous ranking: 3
Next match: Sunday, May 11 vs. Bay FC, 1 p.m. ET (Stream live on ESPN+)
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