The 2023 NWSL regular season will have a brief pause after two weeks of play due to the international window and all 12 clubs officially have two games to look back on and find areas to improve. It’s very early in the season but some teams are already separating themselves from those who are still looking for team identity on the pitch. The NWSL regular season will return to play on April 14 and fans can watch matches across CBS Sports platforms and Paramount+.
Let’s take a look at where teams have shifted in our power rankings after the second matchday:
NWSL 2023 Power Rankings: Week 2
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Portland Thorns FC |
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Sophia Smith is unstoppable and Crystal Dunn is a dominant midfielder. The team keeps first place in our rankings after dropping another four goals in a game with Smith providing the hat-trick. |
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San Diego Wave FC |
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Alex Morgan and penalty kicks are an iconic duo at this point, and Jaedyn Shaw is rapidly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned… |
