ByMason Biggs
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NWSL Power Rankings: Decision Day

UpdatedNovember 2, 2026

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Welcome to our weekly National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Power Rankings slideshow, where we break down the movers and shakers from last week’s action in the 2026 season! We’re diving deep into the results from the previous weekend’s matches to see which teams are red-hot and which are still searching for their rhythm. Get ready to see who rose to the occasion and who has some work to do as we head into the next round of games!

16. Chicago Stars FC (missed playoffs)

6. Chicago Stars FC — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Chicago_Red_Stars_(Jun_2024)_133.jpg)

Table Points: 17
Wins: 5
Losses: 23
Draws: 2

Last Result: LOSS 0-2 vs. Chicago

15. Racing Louisville FC (missed playoffs)

Racing Louisville FC — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Racing_Louisville_(Jul_2024)_029.jpg)

Table Points: 24
Wins: 7
Losses: 20
Draws: 3

Last Result: LOSS 0-2 vs. Kansas City

14. Bay FC (missed playoffs)

9. Bay FC — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Bay_FC_(Sep_2024)_070.jpg)

Table Points: 27
Wins: 7
Losses: 17
Draws: 6

Last Result: LOSS 0-1 vs. San Diego

13. Boston Legacy FC (missed playoffs)

Bay FC players and coaches huddle together for pre-game strategizing. — Krista Jasso / NWSL / Getty Images

Table Points: 33
Wins: 9
Losses: 15
Draws: 6

Last Result: LOSS 1-4 vs. Angel City

12. Houston Dash (missed playoffs)

8. Houston Dash — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Houston_Dash_(Mar_2024)_150.jpg)

Table Points: 33
Wins: 9
Losses: 15
Draws: 6

Last Result: LOSS 0-2 vs. Portland

11. Orlando Pride (missed playoffs)

11. Orlando Pride — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Orlando_Pride_(Jun_2024)_023.jpg)

Table Points: 36
Wins: 11
Losses: 16
Draws: 3

Last Result: LOSS 0-1 vs. Seattle

10. Denver Summit FC (missed playoffs)

Forward Ally Brazier of the Denver Summit hugs defender Natalie Means after a goal. — Timothy Hurst / The Denver Post / Getty Images

Table Points: 41
Wins: 11
Losses: 11
Draws: 8

Last Result: LOSS 0-1 vs. North Carolina

9. North Carolina Courage (missed playoffs)

3. North Carolina Courage — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_vs_Houston_Dash_(Mar_2024)_052.jpg)

Table Points: 45
Wins: 14
Losses: 13
Draws: 3

Last Result: WIN 1-0 vs. Denver

8. Seattle Reign FC (made playoffs)

Seattle Reign FC — SounderBruce / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Full_time_at_OL_Reign_vs._Portland_Thorns_FC_-_August_29,_2021_at_Lumen_Field.jpg)

Table Points: 47
Wins: 14
Losses: 11
Draws: 5

Last Result: WIN 1-0 vs. Orlando

7. Utah Royals (made playoffs)

7. Utah Royals — Taylor Vincent / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Becky_Sauerbrunn,_Hannah_Betfort_2024.jpg)

Table Points: 47
Wins: 14
Losses: 11
Draws: 5

Last Result: LOSS 0-2 vs. Gotham

6. Portland Thorns FC (made playoffs)

5. Portland Thorns FC — Socccc / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portland_Thorns_vs_Chicago_Red_Stars_pregame_20230521.jpg)

Table Points: 50
Wins: 14
Losses: 8
Draws: 8

Last Result: WIN 2-0 vs. Houston

5. Angel City FC (made playoffs)

12. Angel City FC — 2C2K Photography / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Houston_Dash_vs_Angel_City_FC,_2023-10-08_(53254952392)_goal_celebration.jpg)

Table Points: 52
Wins: 15
Losses: 8
Draws: 7

Last Result: WIN 4-1 vs. Boston

4. Kansas City Current (made playoffs)

1. Kansas City Current — Taylor Vincent / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KC_Current_celebration_2024-01.jpg)

Table Points: 53
Wins: 16
Losses: 9
Draws: 5

Last Result: WIN 2-0 vs. Louisville

3. Washington Spirit (made playoffs)

2. Washington Spirit — u/reepers_hellcat / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Houston_Dash_vs_Washington_Spirit_(Mar_2025)_08.jpg)

Table Points: 55
Wins: 17
Losses: 9
Draws: 4

Last Result: WIN 2-0 vs. Chicago

2. San Diego Wave FC (made playoffs)

10. San Diego Wave FC — Hameltion / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NC_Courage_v_San_Diego_Wave_(Oct_2023)_135.jpg)

Table Points: 58
Wins: 17
Losses: 8
Draws: 4

Last Result: WIN 1-0 vs. Bay FC

1. Gotham FC (made playoffs)

Jaedyn Shaw of Gotham FC celebrates scoring the team's second goal with teammates during an NWSL match. — Dylan Buell / NWSL / Getty Images

Table Points: 61
Wins: 18
Losses: 5
Draws: 7

Last Result: WIN 2-0 vs. Utah