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Bay FC agree to sign USWNT fullback Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal - sources
Bay FC has agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal in a move worth around $200,000, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
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.
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 Power Rankings: Gotham rocket up the order as Esther makes history
Even without Sam Kerr, Gotham are showing the rest of the NWSL how potent their attack is, challenging Washington at the top of ESPN's Power Rankings.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 18 | +11 | 37 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 18 | +13 | 36 |
| 3 | Utah Royals | 18 | +12 | 33 |
| 4 | San Diego Wave FC | 18 | +5 | 32 |
| 5 | Kansas City Curre.. | 18 | +4 | 29 |
| 6 | Portland Thorns F.. | 18 | +3 | 28 |
| 7 | North Carolina Co.. | 16 | +3 | 24 |
| 8 | Angel City FC | 16 | +7 | 23 |
| 9 | Seattle Reign FC | 16 | -1 | 23 |
| 10 | Orlando Pride | 18 | -4 | 23 |
| 11 | Denver Summit FC | 16 | +1 | 20 |
| 12 | Boston Legacy FC | 18 | -5 | 20 |
| 13 | Houston Dash | 17 | -6 | 19 |
| 14 | Bay FC | 17 | -6 | 18 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville.. | 17 | -13 | 14 |
| 16 | Chicago Stars FC | 17 | -24 | 12 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Karlie Lema | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| 19 | Dorian Bailey | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 27 | Keira Barry | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Alex Pfeiffer | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 10 | Cristiana Gire.. | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 47 | Kennedy Fuller | 2 | 11 | 2 |