The 2025 NWSL regular season rang in the quartermark of the season with a bang, and that means Attacking Third’s team of the week is back. After weekly fixtures throughout the 2025 NWSL campaign, Attacking Third analysts select a best XI and a coach based on standout performances across the weekend.
As teams gear toward the midway point of the season, there will likely be some repeat appearances as consistent performances kick into form. If you’re keeping track, you can keep tabs on our week six team of the week.
Seven match weeks have gone by, and fans can watch select NWSL regular season matches across CBS platforms, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Take a look at our best XI:
Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Stars FC)
The long-time goalkeeper earned her first clean sheet of the season against a surging Gotham FC side. Naeher faced 15 shots and made five saves, including a huge goalline stuff in late stoppage time.
Defender: Phoebe McClernon (Seattle Reign FC)
The central defender anchored a three-back against one of the best attacking teams in the league. She’s become a consistent presence for the Reign’s backline, starting every match…
