The early-season form of many NWSL teams has been surprising. Let's dig deeper and predict whether this will continue or if it's a blip.

Former Cal star Morgan adds to her many business ventures by investing in the San Diego Wave, the team she played for

Rookie Maggie Graham keeps scoring and leads the team with three goals this season, and goalkeeper Abby Smith kept Houston's hopes alive with her efforts in net. Overall felt more smash and grab than completely dominating, but the Dash need all the help they can get right now.

The NWSL's leading goalscorer Esther Gonzalez has extended her contract with Gotham FC through the 2027 season, the club said on Thursday, keeping a key piece of the New Jersey/New York team's attack after a close season with tremendous turnover.

Matchday 8 of the National Women's Soccer League was all about the Washington Spirit and the Kansas City Current both bouncing back from consecutive defeats.

Wilson (nee Smith), currently a forward with the Portland Thorns, has a player option for 2026 and can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Swanson (nee Pugh), another striker, has a deal with the Chicago Red Stars through 2028. Heaps, a midfielder, is under contract with Lyon in France through 2026.

The 2025 NWSL regular season is settling in as the league puts the quartermark behind them, and that means Attacking Third's team of the week is back. After weekly fixtures throughout the 2025 NWSL campaign, Attacking Third analysts select a best XI and a coach based on standout performances across the weekend.

Two of the three matchups last season went Orlando’s way. Notably, Orlando’s 2-1 win in Kansas City and post-match celebration stoked the fires of the rivalry, which culminated in Orlando’s 3-2 win to eliminate the Current from the NWSL Playoffs. Friday will be the teams’ first meeting in 2025.