It’s Monday, 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 five. Let’s dive in.
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Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Friday at Angel City FC, 10 p.m. ET
Kansas City’s 17 goals have come from 10 different players this season, as Vlatko Andonovski’s squad proves to be among the most dynamic attacking forces in the league. That offensive firepower was on full display when the home side powered five goals past the league newcomers Bay FC at CPKC Stadium. Temwa Chawinga and Beatriz “Bia” Zaneratto both scored a brace and are tied with one another (and Louisville’s Uchenna Kanu) for NWSL’s top scorer.
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Kansas City Current score 2 goals in first 6 minutes vs. Bay FC
Kansas City’s Bia Zaneratto and Bayley Feist score in quick succession to give the Current an early 2-0 lead.
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: Saturday vs. Seattle…
