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Chicago Stars fire coach Martin Sjögren, bring back Lorne Donaldson
The Chicago Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren on Wednesday with the club languishing at the bottom of the NWSL standings.
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC new leaders as unbeaten streak continues
We have a new No. 1 on ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as NJ/NY Gotham FC take the top spot.
NWSL Power Rankings: Utah takes top spot as Washington tumbles down the order
Washington's loss to San Diego saw the Spirit surrender the No. 1 spot on ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Utah laying claim to best in the league.
NWSL midseason grades for all 16 teams: From an A+ to F
Which NWSL clubs are acing or flunking the first half of the season? We grade all 16 teams.
Five Super Falcons players who must deliver for an 11th WAFCON title
Nigeria open the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title against Malawi in Rabat on July 28, chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown at a tournament expanded to 16 teams for the first time.
NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit reclaim No. 1 spot after Gotham FC falter
The Washington Spirit took back the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings with their fifth win in six games, as Gotham FC dropped points on the road.
NWSL Power Rankings: Star-studded Gotham beat Spirit, jump to No. 1
With Rose Lavelle, Esther González, Jaedyn Shaw and Sam Kerr all in form, it's impossible to keep Gotham off the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 19 | +12 | 40 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 19 | +12 | 36 |
| 3 | Utah Royals | 19 | +11 | 33 |
| 4 | San Diego Wave FC | 19 | +4 | 32 |
| 5 | Portland Thorns F.. | 19 | +4 | 31 |
| 6 | North Carolina Co.. | 18 | +6 | 30 |
| 7 | Kansas City Curre.. | 19 | +4 | 30 |
| 8 | Angel City FC | 17 | +7 | 24 |
| 9 | Seattle Reign FC | 17 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Denver Summit FC | 18 | 0 | 23 |
| 11 | Orlando Pride | 19 | -6 | 23 |
| 12 | Boston Legacy FC | 19 | -6 | 20 |
| 13 | Houston Dash | 18 | -6 | 20 |
| 14 | Bay FC | 18 | -6 | 19 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville.. | 18 | -11 | 17 |
| 16 | Chicago Stars FC | 18 | -24 | 13 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Jordyn Huitema | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 11 | Nádia Gomes | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 3 | Sam Staab | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ryan Gareis | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 10 | Brianna Pinto | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 77 | Maitane | 1 | 13 | 0 |