The San Diego Wave have clinched their postseason place and celebrated by topping this week's edition of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings. They return to the top spot by becoming the second NWSL team to clinch a playoff spot, showing little struggle in a 2-1 away win at Orlando. Trinity Byars celebrated her first senior national team call-up by assisting Lia Godfrey on San Diego's opening goal.
Gotham dropped two points in a 1-1 draw against Angel City, with Jaedyn Shaw putting the league leaders ahead in the 66th minute. Angel City continue their strong second-half push with more late heroics, as Taylor Suarez notched a clutch stoppage-time equalizer to rescue a point.
The Kansas City Current have now scored nine goals in their past two games, with Debinha winding the clock back with her stellar hat trick in a 5-1 win over Bay FC. The Washington Spirit claimed their ninth road win of the year with a 3-2 victory over Houston, with Clara Luvanga hammering home the game-winning goal.
Utah Royals were seconds away from a surprise defeat at Louisville, only for second-half substitute Brecken Mozingo to hit a sweet half-volley from distance to salvage a 1-1 draw.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing