All For XI\u2019s NWSL Power Rankings for matchday 18 is out now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Who are this week\u2019s risers and fallers?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Result: 1-2 loss vs Angel City FC | Next: September 6 vs Kansas City Current<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bay FC are winless in their past seven matches, accumulating two points during that span.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Their last win came on June 7 against Portland Thorns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n And now? They\u2019ll have to do it without Asisat Oshoala\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The positive? From an xG perspective, they\u2019ve generated more than the opposition during this entire seven-game span.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Result: 2-1 win at Portland Thorns | Next: September 6 at North Carolina Courage<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Utah Royals are starting to figure it out and made it clear with a 2-1 upset win at Providence Park versus Portland Thorns. That is now four results in the past five matches (1-3-1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The attack? They generated their highest xG all season: 2.0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Also, how could you not spotlight goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn who had 11 saves and nearly another clean sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Result: 1-1 draw at Washington Spirit | Next: September 7 vs Orlando Pride<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Chicago Stars are now unbeaten in their past five (all draws) and they did it in comeback fashion once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n After being named the NWSL Player of the Week, Ludmila was also named NWSL Player of the Month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In the 67th minute, she scored to level proceedings and gave her team another strong result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you see this team on the schedule, watch out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Result: 0-2 loss at Kansas City Current | Next: September 6 vs Utah Royals<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n They are now winless in their last five, dropped to 10th in the table, and three points below the playoff line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It was a respectable result to KC Current who are on a historic run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This is a crucial week as they host an improving Utah Royals side, where NC Courage desperately need all three points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Result: 1-1 draw at Racing Louisville | Next: September 7 at San Diego Wave<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Another week, another result for Houston Dash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The late-game magic is back! Evelina Duljan equalized in stoppage time to extend their unbeaten streak to five (1-4-0).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Unfortunately they have dropped to 11th in the table and four points below the playoff line. They\u2019ll need to start converting these draws into wins before time runs out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The improved play provides a ton of hope the remainder of 2025 and going into 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Can Houston make a late-season push into the playoffs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n11. North Carolina Courage (-1)<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n