{"id":2451012,"date":"2026-06-09T04:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T04:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2451012"},"modified":"2026-06-09T04:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T04:46:25","slug":"nwsl-power-rankings-matchweek-10-san-diego-wave-reclaims-table-lead-utah-royals-continue-historic-start-to-season-portland-thorns-sophia-wilson-late-equalizer-and-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nwsl-power-rankings-matchweek-10-san-diego-wave-reclaims-table-lead-utah-royals-continue-historic-start-to-season-portland-thorns-sophia-wilson-late-equalizer-and-much-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NWSL Power Rankings (matchweek 10): San Diego Wave reclaims table lead, Utah Royals continue historic start to season, Portland Thorns\u2019 Sophia Wilson late equalizer, and much more."},"content":{"rendered":"

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16. Racing Louisville<\/strong> | Latest Result: 0-1 vs Denver Summit<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The nightmare start to the season continues\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15. Chicago Stars <\/strong>| Latest Result: 0-2 loss vs San Diego Wave<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where do the Chicago Stars go from here?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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14. Bay FC<\/strong> | Latest Result: 1-3 loss at Orlando Pride<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Without Jordan Silkowitz\u2019s heroics, the match played out as expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The future is bright for Bay FC, but there is going to be a lot of growing pains until then.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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13. Angel City FC <\/strong>| Latest Result: 1-2 loss vs NC Courage<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What has happened to Angel City?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ACFC only have one win in their last eight games\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12. Boston Legacy<\/strong> | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at KC Current<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cAll Gas No Brakes.\u201d The Boston Legacy\u2019s grit and physicality under head coach Filipa Pat\u00e3o cannot be questioned one bit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, finding the right balance moving forward will be key. They lead in fouls per match, yellow cards, and penalties conceded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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11. Houston Dash<\/strong> | Latest Result: 0-1 loss at Gotham FC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The good news? The Houston Dash signed young star, Maggie Graham to a contract extension through 2029.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The bad news? One win in their last eight matches\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Seattle Reign<\/strong> | Latest Result: 1-2 loss at Washington Spirit <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If Laura Harvey and the Seattle Reign can\u2019t figure out the attack in the second half, it\u2019ll be a long season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Their 10 goals scored is third-least in NWSL and only ahead of Chicago Stars and Bay FC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Denver Summit (+1) <\/strong>| Latest Result: 1-0 win at Racing Louisville<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ally Brazier\u2019s first goal for her home club is of course, a game-winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The expansion side have now won three of their last four and just outside the playoff line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Will Lindsey Heaps be provide the missing spark?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Orlando Pride<\/strong> | Latest Result: 3-1 win vs Bay FC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The question on everyone\u2019s mind\u2026 What is Barbra Banda\u2019s status?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. North Carolina Courage<\/strong> | Latest Result: 2-1 win at Angel City FC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How dangerous is NC Courage down the stretch of the 2026 NWSL season?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Evelyn Ijeh – Three goals in her last three matches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ashley Sanchez – Seven goals and elite playmaker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Manaka Matsukubo – Nine goal contributions (five goals and four assists)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Kansas City Current<\/strong> | Latest Result: 1-0 win vs Boston Legacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nine goal contributions in only eight matches for two-time MVP Temwa Chawinga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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KC Current are now 6-0-0 at home, can they figure out the road form in the second half?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Portland Thorns<\/strong> | Latest Result: 2-2 draw vs Utah Royals<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A terrific start to the season for new head coach Robert Vilahamn and the Portland Thorns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Will general manager Jeff Agoos and club go for it this summer?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Gotham FC (-1)<\/strong> | Latest Result: 1-0 win vs Houston Dash <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eight clean sheets in their first 11 matches. Yes, you read that right.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Their team defense is historically on a whole new level. The only concern? Gotham FC are only 12th in goals per game\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Washington Spirit<\/strong> (-1)<\/strong> | Latest Result: 2-1 win vs Seattle Reign <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With the NWSL Championship final announced for Audi Field, could the Washington Spirit etch their names in history at home?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Their strong start to the season includes being the top goalscoring team per game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. San Diego Wave<\/strong> (+2)<\/strong> | Latest Result: 2-0 win at Chicago Stars<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The NWSL shield race leaders head into the break as the top team. They are also number one in xG generated and fewest xG conceded – the xG differential runaways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Is there anyone playing better? With nine goal contributions, Dudinha has been absolutely brilliant for San Diego Wave. Is Cat Macario the final piece to the shield and championship?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Utah Royals <\/strong>| Latest Result: 2-2 draw at Portland Thorns <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The best story in the NWSL continues to be the Utah Royals and their 10 game unbeaten streak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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They nearly pulled off the win of the season at Providence Park against Portland Thorns, but conceded<\/em> a late PK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The starpower of Mina Tanaka, Clo\u00e9 Lacasse, Kate Del Fava, and URFC continue to shine brightest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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