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Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings & Midseason Awards

June 2, 2026·1h 14m
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The NWSL heads into the World Cup break, and it's the perfect time to take stock of the league. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down the biggest takeaways from the weekend, including where teams like Washington, Orlando, Utah, Portland and North Carolina stand as the season reaches its midway point. The duo also discusses the latest league news, from the NWSL Championship heading to Washington, D.C., to the USWNT goalkeeper picture. Then it's time for the latest NWSL Power Rankings and a look at the players and coaches making their case for midseason awards.0:00 Intro & Weekend Overview4:30 Jordan at Audi Field & Washington's Big Weekend9:17 Washington vs. Seattle Breakdown15:31 Orlando Wins, But Banda Concerns Loom20:26 Utah's Rise Continues26:19 Portland's Path to Contention30:16 The 8-Second Rule and NWSL Rule Debates35:48 North Carolina's Win at Angel City42:02 USWNT Goalkeepers & NWSL Championship Heads to D.C.48:18 Who's No. 1? NWSL Power Rankings1:03:23 Midseason Award Races

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