We’re almost through the first month of the 2025 USL W League season, and there’s been a slight shake up in the Power Rankings.
AFC Ann Arbor moves to the top spot after picking up another win to remain on top of the Great Lakes Division. Expansion clubs Capo FC and San Juan SC continue to shine in the California divisions. Sporting JAX and Lonestar SC round out the top five after extending their unbeaten streaks.
Check out the full list below:
On The Move
Rank |
Team |
Change |
Summary |
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| 1 |  |
AFC Ann Arbor (3-0-1) Next match: @ Toledo Villa FC, 5/31 7:15 p.m. ET |
 2
Previous Ranking: 3 |
AFC Ann Arbor jumps to the top of the Power Rankings after extending its unbeaten streak to four games. The team has now won back-to-back home matches, most recently defeating Midwest United 2-1 with goals from Elle Ervin and Brianna Harshe. |
| 2 |  |
Capo FC (2-0-1) Next match: @ Santa Clarita Blue Heat FC, 5/31 6:00 p.m. PT |
2
Previous Ranking: 4 |
The SoCal club has recorded four straight shutout wins to lead the division through the first few weeks of the season. In its most recent 4-0 win over OC Sporting, four different scorers found the back of the net. |
| 3 |  |
San Juan SC (2-0-1) Next match: vs. Olympic Club, 5/31 7:00 p.m. PT |
4
Previous Ranking: 7 |
Another expansion team making waves this season is San Juan SC. The club continued its unbeaten streak after earning its biggest win thus far against Academica. Six different players scored the 11 goals in the match, including a four-goal performance from Penn State commit Jolie Farmer. |
| 4 |  |
Sporting JAX (3-0-0) Next match: @ Brooke House FC, 5/27 7:00 p.m. ET |
 2
Previous Ranking: 2 |
Georgia State forward Aaliyah Faddoul recorded a hat trick last week to bring her total to a team-high seven goals. Despite conceding for the first time this season, Sporting JAX responded well to earn another win and stay at the top of the Southeast Division. | 5 |  |
Lonestar SC (2-0-1) Next match: vs. AHFC Royals, 5/31 7:30 p.m. CT |
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Representing the Texas-based clubs is Lonestar Austin, which has gone 2-0-1 through its first three games. After defeating Lonestar San Antonio back-to-back, the team came back to draw 1-1 with Challenge SC last Saturday with the equalizer from Alana Clark. | 6 |  |
Long Island Rough Riders (2-0-0) Next match:@ Paisley Athletic FC, 5/28 7:00 p.m. ET |
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The Long Island Rough Riders make their 2025 Power Rankings debut after picking up their second consecutive win and clean sheet. Alabama forward Gianna Paul leads the team with four goals as they look to top the Metropolitan Division once again. | 7 |  |
River Light FC (2-0-0) Next match: vs. Minnesota Aurora FC, 5/30 6:00 p.m. CT |
8
Previous Ranking: 15 |
River Light FC moves back into the top 10 after securing another win to start the season. All five goals have come from different players, and goalkeeper Molly Vapensky has gotten the clean sheet in both matches. |
| 8 |  |
Eagle FC (2-0-0) Next match: vs. Lancaster Inferno, 5/28 7:00 p.m. ET |
Previous Ranking: 8 |
Eagle FC remains at the top of the Mid-Atlantic Division after winning 4-2 against Northern Virginia FC on Sunday. The team came back from a 2-1 deficit to secure the win thanks to three goals in the final 10 minutes by Leilah Sallee, Ashley Henderson and Abigail Freese. | 9 |  |
NC Courage U23 (2-0-0) Next match: @ Charlotte Eagles, 5/28 4:30 p.m. ET |
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The reigning champions make their way into this week’s Power Rankings after securing a 3-1 win against South Georgia Tormenta. Two newcomers are leading the way so far; Duke’s Mia Minestrella has four goals across both matches, and Auburn’s Grace Ivey scored a brace in the team’s opener. |
| 10 |  |
Stockton Cargo SC (2-0-2) Next match: vs. San Francisco Glens SC, 5/31 7:00 p.m. PT |
9
Previous Ranking: 1 |
Still undefeated through four matches is Stockton Cargo. The Nor Cal club played last year’s division champs California Storm to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, with Cal State East Bay midfielder Mika Sayfurahman helping Stockton earn a crucial point. |
