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 23. Let’s dive in.
Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Friday at Portland Thorns, 10 p.m. ET
They’ll beat you with their passing, they’ll beat you with their pressing, they’ll beat you with their brains and they’ll beat you with their legs. The Pride can beat you every which way, as they did the Spirit, laying waste to the second-place team in the NWSL and continuing to reaffirm their dominance over the league. It was a fitting way to clinch the Shield, and you weren’t alone if you teared up watching Marta lift the first trophy in club history.
Previous ranking: 3
Next match: Saturday at Bay FC, 10 p.m. ET
The Current extended their unbeaten streak to five games with a 2-0 win in Louisville. They’ve conceded just one goal in that stretch as the defense, backed by Almuth Schult in goal, has transformed into one of the league’s best….
