NWSL First-Month Grades: Team Performance Ranging from A+ to F

- An analysis of the early NWSL season grades for all 16 teams, from San Diego leading with an A- to Boston at the bottom with an F, highlighting key performances and challenges.

NWSL First-Month Grades: Teams Analyzed

After the first month of the NWSL season, teams have received grades ranging from an A- to an F. Let's delve into the performance of each team...

Boston Legacy FC (16th place; 0W-0D-4L, 0 pts.)

The expansion team Boston Legacy FC has had a tough start with four losses and only one goal scored...

Racing Louisville (15th place; 0-1-3, 1 pt.)

Louisville struggles without a win, focusing on counterattacks but facing defensive issues...

Chicago Stars (14th place; 1-0-4, 3 pts.)

Chicago started with a loss but recovered, showing hope after defeating reigning champions...

Gotham FC (13th place; 1-2-2, 5 pts.)

Defending champions Gotham FC face a disappointing start, struggling to score...

North Carolina Courage (12th place; 1-2-1, 5 pts.)

Modest start for the Courage as they adapt to changes under new head coach...

Kansas City Current (11th place; 2-0-3, 6 pts.)

Recent victory saves the Shield winners from a failing grade, defensive lapses a concern...

Bay FC (10th place; 2-0-2, 6 pts.)

Bay FC with a positive start under new coach, looking to build confidence...

Denver Summit FC (9th place; 1-3-1, 6 pts.)

Denver shows promise as an expansion team, strong defensively, awaits USWNT captain's arrival...

Washington Spirit (8th place; 1-3-1, 6 pts.)

Spirit's attacking talent yet to convert chances, slow start but not alarming...

Utah Royals (7th place; 2-1-2, 7 pts.)

Utah shows progress with two wins, defensive concerns persist...

Orlando Pride (6th place; 2-2-1, 8 pts.)

Orlando's defensive strength shines, return of key player boosts attack...

Houston Dash (5th place; 3-0-1, 9 pts.)

Dash surprises with a strong start despite possession stats, stability under new coach...

Angel City FC (4th place; 3-0-1, 9 pts.)

Angel City impresses with balanced play and early success, adapting well as a team...

Seattle Reign FC (3rd place; 3-1-1, 10 pts.)

Reign's victories over top teams show potential, positive start despite setbacks...

Potland Thorns FC (2nd place; 3-1-1, 10 pts.)

Thorns resilient with recent victories, overcoming challenges to perform well...

San Diego Wave FC (1st place; 4-0-1, 12 pts.)

Wave leads with exceptional performance, strong attack and defense, dominating in key statistical categories...