The 2025 NWSL regular season marks the quarter mark of the league’s campaign. As six weeks have passed, it’s time to rethink the rankings. With plenty of chatter about club rivalries and unexpected results, week six proved to be full of surprises.
2025 NWSL Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Change | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pride | +2 | Barbra Banda and Marta have begun to score, marking a positive turn for the Pride. |
| 2 | Kansas City Current | -1 | Despite a setback against the league’s winless team, they remain strong but must manage injuries. |
| 3 | Gotham FC | +1 | Esther Gonzalez keeps finding the net regardless of circumstances. |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | -2 | A quick concession saw the Spirit falter, though they welcome Croix Bethune back. |
| 5 | San Diego Wave FC | +2 | International signings challenge their opponents week in, week out. |
| 6 | Seattle Reign FC | -1 | Holding playoff positioning, though not showcasing their full potential. |
| 7 | Bay FC | +1 | Rachael Kundinanji’s first goal could be pivotal for the team moving forward. |
| 8 | Portland Thorns FC | +3 | The Thorns made impressive statements across two matches last week. |
| 9 | Angel City FC | -3 | The young squad needs to recover from significant momentum shifts during games. |
| 10 | North Carolina Courage | – | A surprising win at home, but they need more to climb higher. |
| 11 | Houston Dash | -3 | Struggling teams find it hard to gain crucial momentum. |
| 12 | Racing Louisville FC | +2 | Savannah DeMelo’s return could ignite their scoring again. |
| 13 | Utah Royals | -1 | They need to convert momentum into goals, or their struggles will persist. |
| 14 | Chicago Stars FC | -1 | Jameese Joseph remains a bright spot amidst challenges. |
Fans can catch NWSL regular season matches on various CBS platforms including CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
