NWSL regular season officially ticked past the quarter mark of the schedule, and the competition between clubs is boiling. That's the perfect temperature check to shake things up in my power rankings.

The NWSL's leading goalscorer Esther Gonzalez has extended her contract with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday, keeping a key piece of the New Jersey/New York team's attack after a close season with tremendous turnover.

NWSL Recap. The defining moments of Week 8. Last weekend in the NWSL will be remembered for two things: the frightening moment when Savy King collapsed on the pitch (Meg has more

The 2025 NWSL regular season is settling in as the league puts the quartermark behind them, and that means Attacking Third's team of the week is back. After weekly fixtures throughout the 2025 NWSL campaign, Attacking Third analysts select a best XI and a coach based on standout performances across the weekend.

Matchday 8 of the National Women's Soccer League was all about the Washington Spirit and the Kansas City Current both bouncing back from consecutive defeats.

Wilson (nee Smith), currently a forward with the Portland Thorns, has a player option for 2026 and can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Swanson (nee Pugh), another striker, has a deal with the Chicago Red Stars through 2028. Heaps, a midfielder, is under contract with Lyon in France through 2026.

The early-season form of many NWSL teams has been surprising. Let's dig deeper and predict whether this will continue or if it's a blip.