Orlando Pride qualify for playoffs, Courage steal show in Morgan's farewell match
Orlando Pride continued their winning streak, by beating the Chicago Red Stars 1-0 over the weekend. With the win, the Pride have now officially qualified for the NWSL playoffs and extended their victorious run to six in a row.
Also across the league, U.S. legend Alex Morgan played in her final professional game, in which the San Diego Wave fell 4-1 to the North Carolina Courage.
INDIVISA is back to deliver another week of NWSL Power Rankings.
USA TODAY Sports14Houston Dash ↔️
Problems continue to arise in Houston, as the club dropped another game, their 11th loss of the season.
The Dash fell 2-1 to NJ/NY Gotham FC on the road, putting up a good fight despite conceding a goal in just 10th minute of play.
AdvertisementGetty13San Diego Wave ⬇️
The San Diego Wave just can't seem to figure it out, despite a strong roster and interim head coach Landon Donovan in the lead.
The Wave fell 4-1 in Morgan's final professional match. The lone goal came from Kennedy Wesley in the 13th minute.
The Wave have a lot of depth, but have not won since May 9.
USA Today Sports 12Utah Royals ⬆️
The Utah Royals had been on a two-game win streak – that was until they fell to Kansas City on the road over the weekend.
The Royals had picked up their fourth win of the season last week, but unfortunately couldn't keep the winning streak alive against a tough, disciplined Kansas City side. The Royals will next play San Diego Wave.
USA TODAY Sports11Portland Thorns ↔️
The Portland Thorns fell to the Spirit 2-1 over the weekend, yet still are holding strong in the league standings in 6th place.
The Thorns have lost three-straight games, and are looking for three points as they enter next weekend's match against the Chicago Red Stars.
Thorns forward Sophia Smith was reunited with one of her "Triple Espresso} teammates, Trinity Rodman, in last weekend's game vs the Spirit.