The 2025 NWSL regular season progresses as teams compete fiercely in week nine. The latest Team of the Week from Attacking Third highlights players making significant impacts, including Sam Coffey from the Portland Thorns and Savy King, who recently recovered from heart surgery.
After analyzing performances each week, a Best XI and coach are chosen. This week sees fresh faces making the list, demonstrating the league’s competitive spirit. Keep an eye on the journey leading into week ten as fans can tune into select matches across CBS platforms like CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
Best XI Overview:
Goalkeeper: Lorena (Kansas City Current)
The Brazilian has been a reliable choice in net, leading the league in shutouts with five clean sheets so far.
Defender: Trinity Armstrong (San Diego Wave)
This rookie has been a key player, especially in the absence of a teammate due to suspension.
Defender: Phoebe McClernon (Seattle Reign)
Emerging as a standout defender, she effectively intercepted threats and led her team in recoveries.
Defender: Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit)
An impactful player who secured a pivotal equalizer during a tense match against Utah.
CASEY KRUEGER STOPPAGE-TIME EQUALIZER 🤩 Attacking Third reported the dramatic moments.
Defender: Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current)
Returns to the XI for her continuous strong performances and vital contributions to the team’s defense.
Midfielder: CeCe Kizer (Utah Royals FC)
Displaying impressive form, she scored during a chaotic match and contributed to the action.
A goal is a goal 🤷♀️
Midfielder: Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage)
Continuing her trend of strong performances, she assisted in key plays throughout the game.
Midfielder: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns)
Contributed a goal and an assist, solidifying her presence in the team.
Forward: Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign)
The newcomer is proving challenging for defenders, showing impressive skills.
Forward: Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)
Scored two goals in one game, marking a significant achievement for her this season.
Forward: Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns)
Had an outstanding match where she scored her first goal, contributing decisively to her team’s efforts.
Coach: Albertin Montoya (Bay FC)
Successfully changed tactics to revitalize the team’s performance, ending a winless streak.
Captain: Savy King (Angel City FC)
Following her recovery from surgery, her inspiring presence was felt around the league, reinforcing that sometimes it’s more than just the sport.
