It’s a new week in the USL W League, which means a new Power Rankings list.
Sporting JAX moved back up to the top spot after earning two more shutout wins last week. Asheville City SC also made a big jump as the team has been dominating the South Central Division. Annapolis Blues FC also moves into the top 10 as the expansion side is on a 5-0-0 run.
Check out the full list here:
On The Move
Rank |
Team |
Change |
Summary |
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| 1 |  |
Sporting JAX (6-0-0) Next match: vs. Brooke House FC, 6/11 3:00 p.m. ET |
 1
Previous Ranking: 2 |
The Jacksonville-based team is back in familiar territory after earning its sixth straight win on Saturday. The team has recorded five clean sheets while scoring 31 goals and is on its way to coming out of the Southeast Division once again. |
| 2 |  |
Asheville City SC (6-0-1) Next match: @ Birmingham Legion WFC, 6/10 7:00 p.m. ET |
6
Previous Ranking: 8 |
Asheville City has come out blazing this summer, recording its best start in all four seasons in the W League. The team is undefeated through seven matches, most recently earning back-to-back wins against SSA and Greenville Liberty. |
| 3 |  |
NC Courage U23 (5-0-0) Next match: @ South Georgia Tormenta FC, 6/11 7:30 p.m. ET |
3
Previous Ranking: 6 |
Also in similar form to last season are reigning champions NC Courage U23. The team picked up its fifth consecutive win of the season against Carolina Ascent with a 4-2 result, with goals from 2024 Final MVP Macey Bader and newcomers Lia Howard and Grace Ivey. |
| 4 |  |
Lonestar SC (4-0-1) Next match: @ Challenge SC, 6/11 7:30 p.m. CT |
 1
Previous Ranking: 3 |
At the top of the Texas W League teams is Lonestar SC. The team earned a 5-1 win last week against San Antonio Athenians with goals by Mia Fuss, Gracie Dunaway, Teagan Wahle, and a brace from Finley Schoenbeck. |
| 5 |  |
Minnesota Aurora FC (6-0-0) Next match: vs. Chicago City Dutch Lions FC, 6/12 7:00 p.m. CT |
4
Previous Ranking: 9 |
Minnesota's regular season undefeated streak continues, as the team has won its first six games of the summer. Aurora has allowed just one goal while scoring 17 of their own, led by veteran players Cat Rapp, Mariah Nguyen and Taylor Kane. |
| 6 |  |
Utah United (5-0-0) Next match: vs. Colorado Storm, 6/12 6:00 p.m. MT |
2
Previous Ranking: 4 |
Utah United is emerging as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. The team has a +27 goal differential and has a chance to extend its first-place lead in the Mountain Division with its upcoming three-game home stretch |
| 7 |  |
AFC Ann Arbor (4-0-1) Next match: vs. Kalamazoo FC, 6/11 7:00 p.m. ET |
2
Previous Ranking: 5 |
Still riding an undefeated run is Great Lakes leader AFC Ann Arbor. The team is coming off a week break but will be back in action at home on Wednesday against Kalamazoo FC for a chance to create more space between it and second-place Detroit City. |
| 8 |  |
Annapolis Blues FC (5-0-0) Next match: @ Richmond Ivy SC, 6/11 7:00 p.m. ET |
6
Previous Ranking: 14 |
Annapolis Blues makes its debut in the top ten of the Power Rankings after adding two more wins to its campaign last week. The expansion team has recorded four straight shutouts while getting multiple players on the scoreboard like Baylee DeSmit and Sophie Thibeault. |
| 9 |  |
Stockton Cargo SC (4-0-2) Next match: @ Marin FC Sirens, 6/10 5:30 p.m. PT |
3
Previous Ranking: 12 |
The Cargo is making the NorCal Division even more competitive after picking up another win last weekend against Oakland Soul with the game-winner by Samantha Tristan. The team has put itself in a position to advance to its first W League postseason. |
| 10 |  |
FC Olympia (4-0-0) Next match: @ Tacoma Galaxy, 6/10 7:00 p.m. PT |
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FC Olympia remains strong at the top of the Northwest Division and extended its regular season undefeated streak after earning another 6-0 win last weekend, bringing its season total to 19 goals. |
