The National Women’s Soccer League will welcome the return of the Challenge Cup on Wednesday but Week 3 of the regular season provided more evidence as to who are the teams to watch and which need help. Several clubs will begin their tournament campaigns as the competition will run concurrently with the regular season for the first time, and it’s a chance to keep momentum going or create it. Fans can watch NWSL on Paramount+. and across CBS Sports platforms.
Let’s take a look at where teams stand in our power rankings ahead after Week 3:
NWSL 2023 Power Rankings: Week 3
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Portland Thorns FC |
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The chemistry between Sophia Smith and Crystal Dunn is producing early results for the team. They’re unbeaten in three games and Dunn has scored in the Thorns’ last two matches |
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San Diego Wave FC |
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Alex Morgan and Amirah Ali led them in shots in week three, but no goals meant a first road loss but no movement in the power rankings. |
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OL Reign |
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OL outshot the… |
