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Original publish date: March 25, 2018

NWSL Power Rankings

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Opening week, and as with the USL rankings the same formula applies; but with only 9 teams it will be much shorter than the other rankings. One team did not play (Sky Blue FC) due to the unequal number of teams in the league this year.

A short note about methodology. Basically anything that goes against the ‘expected result’ (home team winning) will have greater change in my rankings. A tie would cause the home team to drop slightly, and the away team to rise. A home team losing would be a bigger drop; loss by a large margin would magnify that as well.

Week 2Week 1TeamNotes
11North Carolina CourageTwo wins in two games, both at home.
12Utah RoyalsTwo road draws.
34Seattle ReignBye, but other results move them up.
42Chicago Red StarsGave up 3 goals in home loss.
58Portland ThornsScored 3 to win on the road.
65Sky Blue FCLoss on the road to the Courage.
79Washington SpiritWon at home in 2 goal shutout.
86Orlando Pride2 goal loss on the road vs the Spirit.
86Houston Dash2nd consecutive tie at home.