The NWSL regular season is nearing its conclusion as week 17 showcases tight competition for playoff spots. The rankings reflect the changing dynamics as top teams falter against lower-seeded opponents. With key injuries impacting team compositions, notably Barbra Banda’s absence for Orlando Pride, the rankings are set to shift dramatically.
2025 NWSL Power Rankings
Here’s how the standings are faring with the arrival of week 18:
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Kansas City Current (–)
- Dominating with a solid defense and a strong offense led by key players.
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Washington Spirit (–)
- Rising as a strong contender with improved defensive strategies.
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Orlando Pride (–)
- Facing challenges with Banda’s injury affecting their playoff prospects.
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Portland Thorns (–)
- Possessing potential but recently faced a loss against Kansas City.
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Seattle Reign (–)
- Struggling yet persistent as they battle through the rankings.
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San Diego Wave (-2)
- Seeking consistency after a strong start to the season.
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Racing Louisville FC (–)
- Emerging as a tough rival thanks to strategic player additions.
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Angel City FC (+1)
- Slowly climbing the table amid a challenging season.
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Gotham FC (-1)
- Remaining competitive but faced challenges scoring goals.
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Houston Dash (+1)
- Quietly moving up due to consistent performance post-midseason.
- Chicago Stars FC (+2)
- Generating excitement with late-game comebacks.
- Utah Royals FC (+2)
- Leveraging home-field advantage for better performances.
- Bay FC (-2)
- Showing inconsistencies with key players underperforming.
- North Carolina Courage (-2)
- Struggling significantly after defensive slip-ups in recent matches.
Fans can anticipate well-fought matches in the upcoming week, with essential implications for playoff standings across CBS platforms.
