After an eventful summer filled with international competitions, the 2025 NWSL regular season made its comeback during week 14, sparking significant action on the field. As the second half of the season unfolds, some teams continue to excel, while others are struggling to catch up.
1. Kansas City Current (–) Kansas City maintains its powerful form, enhancing its squad with U.S. women’s national team forward Ally Sentnor. Despite not playing in week 14, the Current’s depth keeps them at the top.
2. Washington Spirit (–) Trinity Rodman made her return after four months, scoring immediately to help her team secure a recent win. With additional players like Croix Bethune returning to form, the Spirit could be a serious contender.
3. Orlando Pride (–) Orlando struggled in week 14 but made strategic changes that almost led to a comeback. Their strength shows they can remain a competitive force.
4. Seattle Reign (+1) Under Laura Harvey’s tactical guidance, the Reign are looking stronger, adapting successfully during matches.
5. San Diego Wave (-1) Despite showing promise, San Diego needs to recapture their early-season momentum after a lackluster performance in week 14.
6. Portland Thorns FC (+2) Promising performances, particularly from newer players, are keeping the Thorns competitive, despite inconsistent results.
7. Racing Louisville FC (+2) Louisville had a good pre-break run, but higher-ranked teams present a challenge as they strive to break into playoff contention.
8. Gotham FC (-1) Gotham praised rookie Khyah Harper’s contributions but struggled to make their mark in matches.
9. Bay FC (+2) Returning threats, including standout performances from Penelope Hocking, are edging Bay FC closer to the mid-table.
10. Angel City FC (-4) Despite the guidance of new coach Alex Strauss, Angel City is yet to record a win in their last six games.
11. North Carolina Courage (-1) The Courage maintain their edge with some tactical adjustments but need to find consistency.
12. Houston Dash (–) Veteran contributions have been key for Houston, but they require more front-line support.
13. Utah Royals (–) Mina Tanaka’s impactful plays might give them a much-needed jolt in the upcoming matches.
14. Chicago Stars FC (–) The Stars celebrate solid performances despite a challenging season and aim to turn their fortunes around with interim head coach Ella Masar at the helm.
