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Sophia Wilson grateful for trailblazing moms on USWNT return
USWNT forward Sophia Wilson, who is set to return to the squad this month after giving birth in September, said she is grateful for the moms who came before her on the team.
Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson rejoin USWNT roster for Japan friendlies
Forward Sophia Wilson and defender Tierna Davidson will return to the United States women's national team this month for the first time in over a year.
NWSL Power Rankings: What's wrong with Washington Spirit?
The Portland Thorns sit proudly atop ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while Washington Spirit continues to flounder.
NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City rising, but can't best Thorns
Angel City and the Houston Dash are quickly making their way to the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but their rise isn't enough to make them No. 1.
NWSL roundup: Portland Thorns edge Seattle Reign despite red cards
Pietra Tordin and Reilyn Turner each had a goal and the Portland Thorns downed the Seattle Reign 2-0 on Friday night despite having two players sent off with red cards.
USWNT transfer grades: Rodman, Heaps, Macario and more moves
A bunch of USWNT stars have moved in-and-out of the NWSL and Europe on big-money deals. Let's grade them all!
NWSL Power Rankings: Portland goes No. 1 in 2026's first week
With the first matchday of the 2026 season in the books, ESPN ranks all 16 NWSL clubs from first to worst in this week's edition of Power Rankings.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 5 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Angel City FC | 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 3 | Houston Dash | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 4 | Seattle Reign FC | 4 | +3 | 9 |
| 5 | Portland Thorns F.. | 4 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | Orlando Pride | 5 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Utah Royals | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Bay FC | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Gotham FC | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 11 | North Carolina Co.. | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Washington Spirit | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | Kansas City Curre.. | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 14 | Chicago Stars FC | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville.. | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 16 | Boston Legacy FC | 4 | -6 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Olivia Moultri.. | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 66 | Reilyn Turner | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | Pietra Tordin | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Pietra Tordin | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 13 | Olivia Moultri.. | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 24 | Jayden Perry | 1 | 3 | 0 |