The National Women’s Soccer League is officially back in action. The week one matches provided a first glimpse at all 12 teams after a long offseason and the results have shifted a majority of our power rankings. Portland Thorns FC still keep the top spot from our preseason version of the ratings, while others have jumped and dropped. You can catch all the NWSL action on Paramount+ and across CBS Sports platforms.
Take a look at where teams stand now:
NWSL 2023 power rankings
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Rank |
Team |
Change |
Analysis |
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1. |
Portland Thorns FC |
– |
They were the only team to hand a blowout loss to their opposition. A four goal whooping by the 2022 NWSL Champions kicked off their regular season campaign, backed by a goal and an assist served up by their 2022 NWSL MVP Sophia Smith. |
|
2. |
San Diego Wave FC |
+2 |
The club had some stretches that were frantic at times, especially when they were tested early on by Chicago Red Stars. But good coaching and depth were things that Chicago couldn’t… |
