NWSL chaos struck once again with matchweek five packed with upsets.
Ahead of more mid-week games, which team climbed the ladder and who took a step back?
16. Boston Legacy | Latest Result: 0-2 loss at Chicago Stars
That’s five straight losses to open their inaugural season…
15. Kansas City Current (-5) | Latest Result: 0-4 loss at Washington Spirit
The early season struggles for new head coach Chris Armas and KC Current continues.
They have conceded the most goals in the NWSL after giving up four more in a shutout loss to Washington Spirit.
14. Chicago Stars (+1) | Latest Result: 2-0 win vs Boston Legacy
The Chicago Stars earned their first clean sheet of the season.
Jordyn Huitema and Nádia Gomes goals completed the 2-0 victory over the winless expansion side.
13. Racing Louisville (+1) | Latest Result: 3-2 win vs Orlando Pride
The good news? Racing Louisville won their first game of the season thanks to a Lauren Milliet brace and another Sarah Weber goal.
The bad news? They’ve given up 2+ goals in every match this season.
12. Bay FC (-2) | Latest Result: 0-3 loss at NJ/NY Gotham FC
11. Denver Summit (-4) | Latest Result: 2-3 loss vs San Diego Wave
The expansion side raced past the NWSL leaders in the first half, but surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half by the 65th minute.
This will be a result they look back late in the season when the playoff picture predictably gets closer.
10. North Carolina Courage (+1) | Latest Result: 1-0 win at Houston Dash
Their road victory over Houston Dash snapped a three-game winless streak.
Manaka has tallied a goal contribution in every appearance this season and Ashley Sanchez is now up to four goals on the season.
