Who's hot, who's not? INDIVISA ranks all 14 teams across the National Women's Soccer League
It was a high-scoring weekend across the NWSL. Barbra Banda scored a hat trick for the Orlando Pride, the Houston Dash finally got on the board, and the San Diego Wave exploded with five goals against the North Carolina Courage.
While the standings remain similar to previous weeks, the Wave are continuously showing signs that they could be the team to beat.
The Chicago Stars and Utah Royals continue their woes, with the two clubs now at the bottom of the standings. The league takes a break this weekend for international play – and it just may be the reset some of the clubs need.
So, who's leading the pack, and who's falling short of expectations? INDIVISA presents the latest 2025 NWSL Power Rankings.
Getty Images14Chicago Stars
Prior Ranking: 14
Result: Lost 3-1 to the Kansas City Current
Ramifications: The Stars absorbed another loss, dropping their record to 1-8-1. The highlight of the match was Shea Groom's goal in the 51st minute, which was her first since 2022.
U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes was also at the game and was reunited with Chicago's Mallory Swanson, who is out for the season after announcing her pregnancy earlier this month.
AdvertisementGetty Images13Utah Royals
Prior Ranking: 13
Result: Lost 3-1 to the Orlando Pride
Ramifications: Utah are 1-7-2 overall this season, dropping another yet game. The Royals did manage to get a goal on the board, thanks to a 14th-minute finish from Brecken Mozingo. The Royals need to start stringing together some big wins for a chance to make it above the playoff line.
Getty Images12Bay FC
Prior Ranking: 10
Result: Drew Houston Dash 2-2
Ramifications: Bay FC played the Houston Dash to even, showing some moments of brilliance on both sides of the field. Penelope Hocking and Rachel Hill scored the two goals for Bay FC.
Getty Images11Houston Dash
Prior Ranking: 12
Result: Drew Bay FC 2-2
Ramifications: The Houston Dash battled to a draw, with the highlights of the game Avery Patterson's finish, followed by Messiah Bright's 88th-minute stunner. The Dash are currently in 12th place with a 3-5-2 record.
