NWSL Power Rankings: Washington Spirit take top spot while Seattle Reign surge

Seattle Reign rise, but other teams out West stumble Aug 7, 2026 at 10:39 am ET • 1 min read Getty Images If you hear alarms, there's no need to worry; it's just the NWSL reminding everyone it's the best time of the year, the second half of the season.The league will welcome match week 16, and every game moving forward will weigh just a little heavier and carry a bit more pressure as time officially begins to wind down for the playoff push or for the NWSL Shield race.That means it's the perfect time for my NWSL Power Rankings. It's really part of the season where teams can truly flex their roster power, or weaknesses, as the season slowly starts to slip away. If you're trying to keep track of where your favorite team lands, here are my previous rankings.It's a brand new month, and August c