Is this the official NWSL table?

No. NWSL publishes its own standings. Ranked XI is an independent national ranking that places all 16 NWSL clubs on one scale alongside every other league in the US pyramid, so cross-league comparison is possible.

Why does this not match the NWSL standings?

Standings measure points won inside one league or conference this season. A Ranked XI rating measures strength on a single national scale, calibrated across tiers on U.S. Open Cup results, so a club can sit high here and mid-table in its own conference.

How many NWSL clubs are rated?

16 of them, led by NJ/NY Gotham at 1987. Clubs whose divisions publish no usable table are listed without a rating rather than being given an invented one.

NWSL rankings

16 rated clubs · women’s game · updated 23 September 2026

NWSL has 16 rated clubs on the Ranked XI national table. They sit on the same scale as MLS and USL Championship, so a league position and a national rank are the same unit. Top of NWSL this week: NJ/NY Gotham at 1987, #1 of 889 rated women’s clubs in the country. Updated 23 September 2026.

16Rated clubs

1987Top rating (NJ/NY Gotham)

#1Best national rank

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What is NWSL?

The National Women's Soccer League is the top division of women's professional soccer in the United States — the longest-running top-flight women's league in the country's history, drawing many of the world's best players.

Top five in NWSL right now

NJ/NY Gotham (1987, #1 nationally), Angel City (1975, #2 nationally), Washington Spirit (1945, #3 nationally), San Diego Wave (1940, #4 nationally), Portland Thorns (1925, #7 nationally). Every club below is on the same scale — tap through for its national rank, weekly movement and nearest rivals.

Full NWSL table

	Club	Location	Rating
1	NJ/NY Gotham	Harrison, NJ	1987
2	Angel City	Los Angeles, CA	1975
3	Washington Spirit	Montgomery, MD	1945
4	San Diego Wave	San Diego, CA	1940
5	Portland Thorns	Portland, OR	1925
6	Denver Summit FC	Denver, CO	1918
7	North Carolina Courage	Cary, NC	1914
8	Utah Royals	Sandy, UT	1914
9	Seattle Reign	Tukwila, WA	1898
10	Kansas City Current	Kansas City, KS	1894
11	Houston Dash	Houston, TX	1845
12	Boston Legacy FC	Boston, MA	1839
13	Bay FC	San Jose, CA	1838
14	Orlando Pride	Orlando, FL	1830
15	Racing Louisville	Louisville, KY	1805
16	Chicago Red Stars	Bridgeview, IL	1708

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NWSL rankings — common questions

Is this the official NWSL table?: No. NWSL publishes its own standings. Ranked XI is an independent national ranking that places all 16 NWSL clubs on one scale alongside every other league in the US pyramid, so cross-league comparison is possible.
Why does this not match the NWSL standings?: Standings measure points won inside one league or conference this season. A Ranked XI rating measures strength on a single national scale, calibrated across tiers on U.S. Open Cup results, so a club can sit high here and mid-table in its own conference.
How many NWSL clubs are rated?: 16 of them, led by NJ/NY Gotham at 1987. Clubs whose divisions publish no usable table are listed without a rating rather than being given an invented one.

Every Ranked XI rating labels its basis. Cross-league placement is calibrated on ~600 U.S. Open Cup results — how the ratings work. Ranked XI is an independent project: not an official USSF or league ranking, not affiliated with any league or club, and not betting advice. Marks belong to their owners. About · FAQ · The US soccer pyramid · Corrections & removal.