2026 NWSL Power Rankings (Matchday 3): Midweek games bring chaos and plenty of goals
The Kansas City Current had a big loss, while the Denver Summit took home a huge win.
San Diego, California - March 25: Dudinha #88 of the San Diego Wave FC celebrates after a goal against the Portland Thorns FC during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) The five NWSL matches last Wednesday had a ton of exciting action and a few unexpected results. The Kansas City Current lost to the Seattle Reign in a 3-0 blowout, the Denver Summit expansion team got their first club win ever, and the Utah Royals managed a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit, who have not yet won a game this season.
No team yet has pulled definitively ahead, and early season results are always unpredictable, especially when teams rotate lineups for midweek games. As the matches continue, we’ll see whether these results are for real or just a fluke. The busy week will continue on Friday, with the undefeated table leaders Angel City FC and Houston Dash facing off in Los Angeles.
Then on Saturday, the Denver Summit are set to break the league attendance record with their home opener at Mile High Stadium. Here are All for XI’s latest power rankings: 16. Boston Legacy | Result: No match The Legacy didn’t play a midweek game this week, but their results so far have been uninspiring.
So far, they’ve lost against Gotham and Houston, and have little to show for their efforts. Could their match this weekend against the Utah Royals finally be an opportunity to put points on the board? 15.
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