The 2025 NWSL regular season is back after an international break, and the brief pause proved worthwhile. With the halfway mark of the season approaching in just a couple of weeks, it feels like an ideal moment to revisit the power rankings. However, despite the schedule break and the ranking update, the actual form and standings of teams haven`t shifted dramatically.
Kansas City remains dominant, truly the league`s powerhouse. San Diego`s roster reconstruction is rapidly progressing. The middle of the standings remains tightly contested and unclear, while Chicago and Utah are simply enduring the season.
Week 12 is approaching, so don`t miss the action. Fans can follow select NWSL regular season matches.
Now, here are the rankings:
2025 NWSL Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Change | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kansas City Current | — | Temwa Chawinga remains a strong contender for a repeat NWSL Golden Boot award, and the team has handled injury concerns effectively so far. While leading the league brings pressure, the Current are making it appear effortless. |
| 2. | Washington Spirit | — | The Spirit will see their current head coach, Jonatan Giraldez, depart for Lyon in July. However, the players are performing well regardless of the coaching situation on the sidelines. |
| 3. | Orlando Pride | — | Orlando appears vulnerable at times this season, yet they remain a top team, demonstrating that beating them requires a significant 90-minute effort. Championship contenders find ways to win, and defender Cori Dyke delivered heroics heading into Week 12. |
| 4. | San Diego Wave FC | — | This team struggled to score last season but is finding the net more easily this year. However, they couldn`t secure a home win in Week 11 despite their efforts. They aren`t quite ready to strongly challenge the top three teams yet. |
| 5. | Seattle Reign FC | +3 | Seattle has shown inconsistent form this year, but this unpredictability might help them climb the rankings. Manager Laura Harvey is employing squad rotation and tactical adjustments to maintain their competitive edge. |
| 6. | Angel City FC | — | New head coach Alexander Straus debuted and observed the talent of the younger players. However, only securing points against a struggling opponent raises concerns as the team approaches the season`s midpoint. |
| 7. | Gotham FC | -2 | Gotham has also experienced an unusual first half, dealing with injuries and a difficult schedule. They seemed to benefit from their recent Concacaf W Champions Cup victory, but it feels likely they may drop further in the rankings. |
| 8. | Portland Thorns FC | -1 | Portland created numerous opportunities and displayed periods of strong play in Week 11 but failed to capitalize on their positive spells. This is becoming a concerning pattern, and they risk dropping further if they don`t improve their finishing. |
| 9. | Racing Louisville FC | +1 | This feels familiar. Racing Louisville is putting together a decent run and moving above the playoff line, but perhaps not at the ideal point in the season. While one hopes this could be their year, they need to demonstrate stronger performances against top contenders. |
| 10. | North Carolina Courage | -1 | Despite playing one of their better matches through 11 weeks, the Courage couldn`t secure a win. The performance offered some positive aspects, with improved play from Courtnee Vine and Manaka Matsukubo. |
| 11. | Bay FC | +1 | The question for Bay FC since the start has been: `Improved, but is it sufficient?` Their performance was enough to move up one spot in the rankings, but their long-term outlook remains uncertain. |
| 12. | Houston Dash | -1 | There`s little more frustrating than keeping a league elite scoreless for 90 minutes only to concede in stoppage time. A difficult loss, but potentially one that could motivate them for Week 12. |
| 13. | Utah Royals FC | +1 | Utah`s midfield has shown improving form and serves as a promising starting point. However, the final execution has been lacking this year, and the season is slipping away from them. |
| 14. | Chicago Stars FC | -1 | Interim manager Masaki Hemmi adjusted the formation, and it nearly worked, but ultimately didn`t. Chicago`s challenging season continues. |
