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 16. Let’s dive in.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Aug. 23 at Houston Dash, 8 p.m. ET
The Pride could have been shaken by Carrie Lawrence‘s 42nd-minute red card in Kansas City, but instead they shone while playing with 10, defeating the Current in the most anticipated match of the season. Seb Hines put on a masterclass down a player, orchestrating a defense that shut down the league’s best attack. With an NWSL record 17-match unbeaten streak, there is no doubt who is the class of the league heading into the Olympic break.
Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Aug. 25 at Washington Spirit, 12 p.m. ET
The Current got to play 48 minutes up a player against the Pride…
