**Women’s Soccer Power Rankings**
Another week of intense competition has come to a close, and it’s time to reassess the landscape of the league. Our rankings take into account a combination of key statistics, recent performance, and expert analysis.
**The Top Contenders**
1. **Orlando Pride**: Unbeaten in 23 games, the Pride are on a remarkable run. With a 3-1 victory over Houston Dash, they’re just four games away from an undefeated regular season.
2. **Washington Spirit**: Recovering from a 3-0 loss to Kansas City, the Spirit secured a 2-1 win over Angel City, maintaining their hold on second place despite missing key players.
3. **Kansas City Current**: Temwa Chawinga’s 17th goal of the season has her firmly in the running for the Golden Boot. With four games left, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
**Rising Stars**
4. **NJ/NY Gotham FC**: The reigning champions have been on a strong run, going undefeated in their last four games despite a busy schedule.
5. **North Carolina Courage**: Kerolin’s return from injury has given the Courage a much-needed boost, with the team now looking more dangerous than ever.
**Playoff Push**
6. **Bay FC**: A 1-0 win over Seattle has Bay FC moving into the playoff positions, with undefeated performances in four of their last five games.
7. **Racing Louisville FC**: Despite a 1-0 loss to Utah, Racing Louisville still has a chance to make the playoffs, but they’ll need to overcome tough opponents ahead.
8. **Chicago Red Stars**: A 3-1 loss to North Carolina broke up a two-game win streak, but they have the potential to recover against Houston Dash.
**Fighting for Survival**
9. **San Diego Wave FC**: Back-to-back wins have given San Diego a glimmer of hope, but they still have work to do to secure a playoff spot.
10. **Portland Thorns**: Despite losing five of their last six games, the Thorns are still clinging to a playoff position, but their grip is slipping.
**The Struggle is Real**
11. **Angel City FC**: Alyssa Thompson’s impressive form hasn’t been enough to secure wins, with the team now winless since September 1.
12. **Seattle Reign FC**: A three-game losing streak has Seattle struggling to find consistency, but easier fixtures ahead may provide a chance to regain form.
13. **Utah Royals**: A stunning strike from Ana Tejada broke a three-game losing streak, but it may be too little, too late for the Royals’ playoff hopes.
14. **Houston Dash**: Despite scoring against Orlando, Houston’s season has been marked by few victories, and they’ll need a miracle to make the playoffs.
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