1. 

Orlando Pleasure

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The unbeaten streak strikes to 11 video games and the group picked up their eighth consecutive win. Not one opposing squad or coach has discovered how you can include Babra Banda, who’s now stage with Portland’s Sophia Smith within the Golden Boot race with eight targets. You add in a renaissance season for Marta and this staff appears unstoppable.

2. 

Kansas Metropolis Present

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The Midwest aspect can be undefeated via 11 video games, however just one objective over the weekend in opposition to the last-place staff within the league is not fairly the instance of a dominating staff. Nonetheless, the aspect ought to be thrilled with a clear sheet, one thing that hasn’t come simple for them, and that defender Elizabeth Ball acquired on the scoresheet too.

3. 

Washington Spirit

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Croix Bethune appears to be locking up Rookie of 12 months extra with every passing week, however her efforts on the pitch ought to be producing MVP buzz as properly. She leads the league in assists (8) and has been a significant a part of the Spirit’s success this season. The group has been on the wild aspect of their final two video games, and if they begin getting clear sheets, be careful. 

4. 

Portland Thorns FC

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Their seven-game win streak got here to an finish in Orlando. The roster has the depth to handle with out Sophia Smith, who missed the match with a calf harm, however hopefully, we’ll get a playoff preview at full energy between the 2 sides in October. For now, Portland stay a contender regardless of the transient pace bump in Orlando.

5. 

NJ/NY Gotham FC

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Unbeaten of their final 5 video games, the group picked up a fourth win in opposition to struggling enlargement aspect Bay FC. Ella Stevens’ goal-scoring efforts earned her a spot within the beginning lineup and, step-by-step, the reigning NWSL Champions are letting everybody know they’re constructed for the long term.

6. 

North Carolina Braveness

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Unsure there’s one other staff within the league that struggles extra on the highway than the Braveness. They’ve now racked up 4 losses of their final 5 video games, and their most up-to-date in opposition to the Sprint was the ugliest by far.  Shedding Denise O’Sullivan is proving to be a a lot larger difficulty, and we’ll see if the three-back experiment is over after the squad conceded three targets

7. 

Chicago Purple Stars

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They’re dedicated to their recreation plan and have gotten Mallory Swanson extra concerned, nevertheless it’ll be contact and go whereas goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is out with an harm, and sophomore forwards Penelope Hocking and Ally Schlegel get extra time on the pitch collectively.

8. 

San Diego Wave FC

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Jaedyn Shaw is again and so is Alex Morgan and this group nonetheless could not purchase a objective in opposition to rivals Angel Metropolis. Naomi Girma and Abby Dahlkemper enjoying 90 minutes collectively is a vivid spot in a scoreless draw.

9. 

Racing Louisville FC

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Rookie Emma Sears got here up clutch for Louisville on the highway in opposition to an organized Chicago. They’re no strangers to settling for attracts, and stable defensive performances helped safe all three factors, and might be a turning level for the staff.

10. 

Angel Metropolis FC

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They put collectively a gutsy effort in opposition to their Southern California rivals however are shortly turning into the streakiest staff within the league. They have been on this place earlier than, however undecided if the group has sufficient for one more regular-season second-half push.

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Houston Sprint

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Final week I mentioned we’re beginning to see progress for head coach Fran Alonso and his techniques, and this week they delivered as soon as extra. The Sprint dropped three targets on visiting North Carolina, and it is no shock that Houston’s internationals helped ship the win. A pleasant welcome for Brazilian defender Tarciane.

12. 

Seattle Reign FC

-1

The Reign went toe-to-toe with the Spirit however simply could not handle a end result. A 3rd consecutive loss and Seattle continues to be determining how they’re gonna dig themselves out.

13. 

Bay FC

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An excessive amount of expertise on this enlargement roster to not have higher outcomes or extra wins. It is again to the drafting board for head coach Albertin Montoya.

14. 

Utah Royals FC

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Prolonged their winless streak to 9 video games. The season is shortly getting away from them, and yesterday is the time to strive one thing, actually something, new tactically.