It's Monday, and with another weekend of 2026 NWSL regular season in the books, it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Our writers studied Matchday 15 to rank all 16 teams, highlighting who is climbing and who is falling.

The Utah Royals rise to the top after a 5‑1 home win over Portland, with Cece Delzer’s brace and goals from Kiana Palacios, Brecken Mozingo and Kate Del Fava. They have now scored 13 goals in six matches, proving they are the real deal.

NJ/NY Gotham FC stay at two after a 1‑0 road win over Houston; Sam Kerr missed a penalty but scored early, and goalkeeper Shelby Hogan recorded six saves for the league‑leading 11 shutout, extending an unbeaten run of six matches.

San Diego Wave beat Washington 1‑0, with Trinity Byars setting up Lia Godfrey for the winner. The Wave controlled possession, limiting Washington to 0.84 expected goals, while Washington Spirit fell 1‑0 at home, their fourth loss and second to San Diego, needing a week of rest.