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 10 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, June 7 vs. Gotham FC, 1 p.m. ET
In their first match since Women’s World Cup veteran center-back Alana Cook tore her ACL, MCL and meniscus, and Brazilian midfielder Debinha also suffered an injury — or since 32-year-old veteran midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta received her first United States call-up — the Current beat the Stars 3-1 in Chicago with USWNT manager Emma Hayes watching. The Current’s industrious midfield and dynamic full-backs helped supply a clinical attack, as they outshot Chicago 13-2, putting three goals past the hosts despite Alyssa Naeher‘s four saves.
Previous ranking: 3
Next match: Friday, June 6 vs. Seattle Reign, 10 p.m. ET
The Wave fell behind 1-0 at home against North Carolina in the 12th minute but fought back to a 5-2 win with a brace from 32-year-old Canadian forward Adriana Leon. In what initially looked like an even match, the Wave were clinical with their chances and relentless in their return fire, as they…
