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NWSL Power Rankings: Utah Maintains Top Spot

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Utah Royals hold onto the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings despite drawing 2-2 with Portland. The Royals extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games but dropped points after a penalty in stoppage time. Portland tumbled from #4 to #7 after conceding 23 shots and struggling to contain Utah's counterpress. Kansas City Current's home unbeaten run reached a league-record 23 games with a 1-0 win over Boston.

Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC maintained their positions at #2 and #3 respectively. The Spirit defeated Seattle 2-1 despite last weekend's Concacaf W Champions Cup final loss. Gotham beat Houston 1-0 with a Jordynn Dudley stunner while conceding only one goal in six games. San Diego Wave FC moved up to #4 after dominating Chicago 2-0, recording 47 touches in the 18-yard box and generating 2.58 expected goals.

North Carolina Courage beat Angel City 2-1, with Ashley Sanchez fueling the attack. Denver Summit beat Louisville 1-0 despite the score not reflecting their dominance, registering 2.68 expected goals. Orlando Pride notched their first back-to-back wins with a 3-1 victory over Bay, though Barbra Banda left with an injury. Seattle Reign lost to Washington 2-1 and has scored just one goal in run of play over seven matches.