The 2025 NWS professional season is progressing, with only four weeks remaining and playoff spots being fiercely contested. Recently, the Washington Spirit clinched their playoff position, largely thanks to a phenomenal performance by striker Gift Monday. In a remarkable display, she scored the fastest first-half hat-trick in the league’s history, solidifying the Spirit’s likelihood of making playoff appearances.

2025 NWSL Power Rankings

Here’s how the league stands as we approach week 23:

1. Kansas City Current: After securing the 2025 NWSL Shield, they continue to perform strongly with player rotation benefiting their strategy.
2. Washington Spirit: Clinched their postseason spot largely due to Gift Monday’s record-breaking hat-trick.
3. Gotham FC: Mimicking Kansas City’s form, they remain a fierce competitor in upcoming matches.
4. Seattle Reign FC: Their squad depth appears to be the key to their success as they hold their form into the crucial last weeks.
5. Orlando Pride: Jacqueline Ovalle is stepping up to fill the void left by Barbra Banda’s season-ending injury.
6. Portland Thorns FC: Struggling to find form, their performance has dipped significantly.
7. Utah Royals FC: Currently in good form but may miss the playoffs due to timing.
8. San Diego Wave FC: Lacking consistent scoring and facing many challenges.
9. Racing Louisville FC: Experiencing a resurgence thanks to Lauren Milliet returning from injury.
10. Houston Dash: Have cooled down and need to respond after conceding four goals in their last match.
11. North Carolina Courage: Struggling despite being close in playoff talks.
12. Chicago Stars FC: Recently broke a shutout streak but continue to struggle in rankings.
13. Angel City FC: Their effort is commendable, yet they find themselves stagnating.
14. Bay FC: Focusing on future talent with little hope for the current season.