For the first time since May of 2019, the Utah Royals are No. 1 in the NWSL table.
Are they No. 1 in the power rankings too? Find out.
Visit turconews.click for more information.
16. Racing Louisville (-2) | Latest Result: 1-2 loss vs NC Courage
After a massive home win versus Portland Thorns, Racing Louisville failed to follow it up against Utah Royals or NC Courage.
The slow start to the season has hit a new low as they’re now last in the NWSL standings.
15. Chicago Stars (+1) | Latest Result: 1-0 win at Bay FC
In just her second match back, Mallory Swanson scored the game-winner to snap their four match losing streak.
🚨 MALLORY SWANSON IS ON THE BOARD 🚨
— W Golazo (@WGolazo) May 24, 2026
Swanson scores the first goal in five games for @theChicagoStars! This is her first goal in 687 days following the birth of her daughter, Josie 🥹
🎥@NWSLpic.twitter.com/44iXBtBFjK
The Chicago Stars also had major help from Bay FC…
14. Bay FC (-5) | Latest Result: 0-1 loss vs Chicago Stars FC
Two red cards? That just can’t happen.
The inability to pick up points against last-place Chicago Stars at home…
13. Angel City FC (-1) | Latest Result: 1-2 loss at Houston Dash
A late concession doomed Angel City FC. That’s now just one win in their last seven matches.
12. Boston Legacy FC (-1) | Latest Result: 1-2 loss vs Seattle Reign
The Boston Legacy five match unbeaten streak came to an end.
11. Houston Dash (+4) | Latest Result: 2-1 win vs Angel City FC
Maggie Graham delivered when the Houston Dash needed it the most.
The six match winless streak finally comes to an end. Can they rediscover the early season form?
10. Denver Summit (-3) | Latest Result: 1-2 loss vs Utah Royals
The inaugural Continental Divide Rivalry matchup was decided by a late penalty kick – not in their favor.
The good news? Yazmeen Ryan has recorded five goal contributions in the last five games.
9. Seattle Reign (+4) | Latest Result: 2-1 win at Boston Legacy
The 2-1 road win over Boston Legacy snapped a five match winless streak.
Their goal drought was also broken at 510 minutes.
Is the attack and goals, here to stay?
8. Orlando Pride (+2) | Latest Result: 1-0 win at San Diego Wave
Nicole Payne made her first start since returning from injury and missing the 2025 season. And she scored the game-winner for the Orlando Pride with a pinpoint shot from outside of the box.
No Payne, no gain 💪
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 25, 2026
In her first start for the @ORLPride, Nicole Payne gets her first NWSL goal! pic.twitter.com/0VW4uHi3zI
Was that the biggest win of the season for Orlando Pride?
7. North Carolina Courage (+1) | Latest Result: 2-1 win at Racing Louisville
They took care of business against Chicago Stars and Racing Louisville.
The dynamic duo of Ashley Sanchez and Manaka continues to devastate NWSL defenses.
"My teammates are putting me in really good spots and I'm just trying my best to put them away." – Ashley Sanchez netted her seventh goal of the season, currently sits second in the Golden Boot race.#LOUvNC | @TheNCCouragepic.twitter.com/cv6foEmpAg
— NWSL on ION (@IONNWSL) May 23, 2026
6. Kansas City Current | Latest Result: 3-1 win vs Portland Thorns
KC Current remain perfect at home (5-0-0) and ran their unbeaten streak at CPKC stadium to 22 matches, tying the all-time NWSL record.
Sentnor to LaBonta and it's level! #KCBaby#KCvPORpic.twitter.com/CxfGZhj2be
— KC Soccer Journal (@KCSoccerJournal) May 24, 2026
The major concern? Away form.
5. Portland Thorns | Latest Result: 1-3 loss at KC Current
All three losses of their losses have come on the road with 1-3 scorelines.
They still have not lost or conceded any goals at home.
With so many short-week games to start the season, they’ll be well rested after the break – a massive advantage down the stretch. But first… The Utah Royals for first place of the NWSL.
4. San Diego Wave(-3) | Latest Result: 0-1 loss vs Orlando Pride
Although the metrics still favor the San Diego Wave, they’ve been unable to consistently put away teams and shots in the back of the net.
When will Catarina Macario make her NWSL debut?
3. Gotham FC (+1) | Latest Result: Fourth place at CONCACAF W Champions Cup (back-to-back losses)
The bats had a semifinal and third place match at CONCACAF W Champions Cup, they’d like to forget.
In NWSL play, Gotham FC are still unbeaten in their last five.
anyways… pic.twitter.com/WGFsp4f9aG
— Gotham FC (@GothamFC) May 23, 2026
2. Washington Spirit (+1) | Latest Result: 3-5 loss vs Club América (CONCACAF W Champions Cup final)
Was this one of the best finals ever played? Yes.
The 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup final may or may not have been the greatest final ever played. What a wild ride. ICYMI:
— Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) May 24, 2026
Club America 5, Washington Spirit 3https://t.co/EkLr1q8uaK
1. Utah Royals (+1) | Latest Result: 2-1 win vs Denver Summit
Utah Royals are unbeaten in their last nine and look every bit of the part.
Mina Tanaka and Cloé Lacasse cannot be stopped, as they’ve combined for 13 goal contributions.
URFC now face the No. 2 Portland Thorns with a chance to head into international break in the top spot.
Had to dive into my archive of old standings charts to find this — last time @utahroyalsfc.com was #1 in standings at end of a match week was May 2019!
— Keeper Notes (@keepernotes) May 25, 2026
Note that #1 Royals face current #2 Portland next week in PDX. It will be UTA unbeaten streak vs POR home unbeaten streak. pic.twitter.com/dGfiO73KGf