The 2025 NWSL regular season is officially back and so are the power rankings after the opening weekend. Here’s how teams stack up following their initial games:

2025 NWSL Power Rankings

Rank	Team	Change	Analysis
1	Orlando Pride	–	Dominated their competition and secured a commanding win, making their title defense clear and impactful.
2	Washington Spirit	–	Continues to show strong depth as key players return from injuries.
3	Kansas City Current	–	Started strong but showed signs of letting scoring opportunities slip by.
4	NJ/NY Gotham FC	–	New faces making a strong impression but aim for more scoring to stand out.
5	North Carolina Courage	–	Bringing in fresh talent yet needing time to adjust to tactics.
6	Utah Royals FC	+1	Exciting moments as coaching plans appear to be taking root with young talents.
7	Seattle Reign FC	-1	Had issues in offense reach, needing more involvement from top players.
8	Racing Louisville FC	+1	Positive start but lacking full-match performance consistency.
9	Houston Dash	-1	Struggled against a solid Spirit side, yet offseason signings show upgrade potential.
10	Bay FC	–	Potential concerns regarding managing a full season with little depth.
11	Angel City FC	+1	Talented players emerging strong in league play, indicating a promising season ahead.
12	San Diego Wave FC	+2	Impressed with tactical awareness and young players earning their place.
13	Portland Thorns FC	-2	Needs better alignment with last year’s coaching effects showing inconsistencies.
14	Chicago Stars FC	-1	Major weaknesses in performance during pivotal games leading to multiple goals conceded.

As the season progresses, everything remains uncertain, particularly outside the leading teams. Fans can enjoy matches streamed on CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+.

Here’s where to catch all the action: CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.