Portland Thorns surged to the top of ESPN's 2026 NWSL Power Rankings after a decisive 1-0 road win at Washington, where Olivia Moultrie's 52nd-minute goal secured the victory. The 20-year-old midfielder's confident finish came just before Sophia Wilson's return from maternity leave in the 77th minute, marking her first appearance since November 2024. Morgan Messner earned a clean sheet in goal with Bella Bixby injured and Mackenzie Arnold on international duty.

Seattle Reign climbed to second after a 2-1 comeback win at Orlando, with 39-year-old Jess Fishlock scoring the opener and Brittany Ratcliffe adding a late winner. U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Claudia Dickey made seven saves in her 41st consecutive start. Reigning champions NJ/NY Gotham FC sit third despite needing a 55th-minute goal from Esther González to beat expansion Boston Legacy 1-0 in front of a record 30,207 fans at Gillette Stadium.

Kansas City Current claimed fourth with a 2-1 home win over Utah, scoring twice in the second half after struggling in the first 45 minutes. Angel City FC rounded out the top five with a dominant 4-0 victory over Chicago, featuring goals from four different players including 19-year-old Kennedy Fuller's goal and assist.