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Revision as of 14:02, 21 May 2023
Season | 2023 |
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Dates | March 25–November 11 |
Matches played | 42 |
Goals scored | 117 (2.79 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Ashley Hatch (5) |
Best goalkeeper | Four players (3) |
Biggest home win | POR 4–0 ORL (March 26) |
Biggest away win | KC 1–4 POR (April 1) |
Highest scoring | RGN 5–2 CHI (April 22) |
Longest winning run | OL Reign (3, April 1–22) |
Longest unbeaten run | Washington Spirit (7, March 26–May 13) |
Longest winless run | Racing Louisville FC (6, March 26–May 6) |
Longest losing run | Orlando Pride (4, March 26–April 23) |
Highest attendance | 30,854 SD 3–2 CHI (March 25) |
Lowest attendance | 2,356 CHI 4–2 KC (April 15) |
Total attendance | 395,898 |
Average attendance | 9,656 |
← 2022 2024 →
All statistics correct as of May 14, 2023. |
The 2023 National Women's Soccer League season is the eleventh season of the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States. Including the NWSL's two professional predecessors, Women's Professional Soccer (2009–2011) and the Women's United Soccer Association (2001–2003), it is the 17th overall season of FIFA and USSF-sanctioned top division women's soccer in the United States. Twelve teams compete in the league.
The NWSL regular season, comprising 22 games for each team, began on March 25 and ends on November 11, 2023.[1] For the first time, the NWSL Challenge Cup runs entirely concurrent with the regular season from April to September 9, 2023.[1]
Teams, stadiums, and personnel
Stadiums and locations
Capacities listed here are full capacities, and do not reflect COVID-19 restrictions.
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Personnel and sponsorship
Note: All teams use Nike as their kit manufacturer as part of a league-wide sponsorship agreement renewed in November 2021.[4]
Coaching changes
Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming coach | Date of appointment | Ref. |
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NJ/NY Gotham FC | ![]() |
End of interim period | October 2, 2022 | Preseason | ![]() |
November 1, 2022 | [30] |
Orlando Pride | ![]() |
End of interim period | October 2, 2022 | Preseason | ![]() |
November 11, 2022 | [31] |
Washington Spirit | ![]() |
End of interim period | October 2, 2022 | Preseason | ![]() |
November 21, 2022 | [32] |
Houston Dash | ![]() |
Resigned | October 28, 2022 | Preseason | ![]() |
December 21, 2022 | [33][34] |
Portland Thorns FC | ![]() |
Resigned | December 2, 2022 | Preseason | ![]() |
January 9, 2023 | [35][36] |
Kansas City Current | ![]() |
Fired | April 19, 2023 | 11th | ![]() |
April 19, 2023 | [37] |
Regular season
Standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | San Diego Wave FC (S) | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 22 | +9 | 37 | Playoff semifinals and W Champions Cup |
2 | Portland Thorns FC | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 32 | +10 | 35 | |
3 | North Carolina Courage | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 22 | +7 | 33 | Playoff quarterfinals |
4 | OL Reign | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 24 | +5 | 32 | |
5 | Angel City FC | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 30 | +1 | 31 | |
6 | NJ/NY Gotham FC (C) | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 31 | |
7 | Orlando Pride | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 31 | |
8 | Washington Spirit | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 29 | −3 | 30 | |
9 | Racing Louisville FC | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 27 | |
10 | Houston Dash | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 18 | −2 | 26 | |
11 | Kansas City Current | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 30 | 36 | −6 | 26 | |
12 | Chicago Red Stars | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 50 | −22 | 24 |
Tiebreakers
The initial determining factor for a team's position in the standings is most points earned, with three points earned for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. If two or more teams tie in total points total when determining rank, playoff qualification, and seeding, the NWSL uses the following tiebreaker criteria, going down the list until all teams are ranked.[38]
- Greater goal difference across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).
- Most total wins across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).
- Most goals scored across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).
- Head-to-head results (total points) between the tied teams.
- Head-to-head most goals scored between the tied teams.
- Fewest disciplinary points accumulated across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).
- Coin flip (if two teams are tied) or drawing of lots (if three or more teams are tied).
Results
Positions by week
Considering each week to end when the NWSL releases their weekly standing tweet
Team \ Week | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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Washington Spirit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
OL Reign | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Portland Thorns FC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
San Diego Wave FC | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
North Carolina Courage | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Houston Dash | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
Angel City FC | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
Racing Louisville FC | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Orlando Pride | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Kansas City Current | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | |||||||||||||||
Chicago Red Stars | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Legend: Gold = first place; green = playoff position; Red = last place.
Attendance
Average home attendances
Ranked from highest to lowest average attendance.
Team | GP | Attendance | High | Low | Average |
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San Diego Wave FC | 3 | 64,079 | 30,854 | 16,225 | 21,360 |
Angel City FC | 5 | 81,226 | 22,000 | 17,427 | 19,731 |
Portland Thorns FC | 4 | 62,771 | 16,938 | 14,972 | 15,693 |
Kansas City Current | 5 | 54,090 | 12,969 | 9,409 | 10,818 |
Washington Spirit | 3 | 30,586 | 12,232 | 7,073 | 10,195 |
OL Reign | 3 | 21,537 | 9,219 | 6,132 | 7,179 |
Orlando Pride | 4 | 21,791 | 7,137 | 4,290 | 5,448 |
North Carolina Courage | 5 | 25,960 | 7,070 | 4,059 | 5,192 |
Houston Dash[a] | 3 | 16,326 | 5,966 | 4,638 | 5,442 |
Racing Louisville FC | 3 | 15,189 | 6,185 | 4,143 | 5,063 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 3 | 14,222 | 7,534 | 3,200 | 4,741 |
Chicago Red Stars | 4 | 13,723 | 4,065 | 2,356 | 3,431 |
Total | 45 | 421,480 | 30,854 | 2,356 | 9,366 |
Updated through May 20, 2023
- ^ The April 28, 2023 match between HOU and NC was abandoned at the 52nd minute before attendance could be reported.
Highest attendances
Rank | Home team | Score | Away team | Attendance[39] | Date | Stadium |
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1 | San Diego Wave FC | 3–2 | Chicago Red Stars | 30,854 | March 25, 2023 | Snapdragon Stadium |
2 | Angel City FC | 1–2 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 22,000 | March 26, 2023 | BMO Stadium |
3 | Angel City FC | 0–2 | San Diego Wave FC | 22,000 | April 23, 2023 | BMO Stadium |
4 | Angel City FC | 3–2 | Kansas City Current | 19,219 | May 7, 2023 | BMO Stadium |
5 | Angel City FC | 1–2 | Racing Louisville FC | 18,007 | April 15, 2023 | BMO Stadium |
6 | Angel City FC | 0–1 | Washington Spirit | 17,427 | May 13, 2023 | BMO Stadium |
7 | San Diego Wave FC | 3–1 | North Carolina Courage | 17,000 | April 1, 2023 | Snapdragon Stadium |
8 | Portland Thorns FC | 3–3 | Angel City FC | 16,938 | April 29, 2023 | Providence Park |
9 | San Diego Wave FC | 1–3 | Orlando Pride | 16,225 | April 29, 2023 | Snapdragon Stadium |
10 | Portland Thorns FC | 1–1 | Houston Dash | 15,657 | April 14, 2023 | Providence Park |
Updated through May 20, 2023.
Statistical leaders
- As of May 20, 2023.[40]
Clean sheets
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Hat-tricks
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Playoffs
The top six teams from the regular season will qualify for the NWSL Championship playoffs, with the top two teams receiving a first-round bye.
Challenge Cup
Individual awards
- As of May 17, 2023
Monthly Awards
Player of the Month
Month | Player | Team | Ref. |
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March/April | ![]() |
Portland Thorns FC | [41] |
Rookie of the Month
Month | Player | Team | Ref. |
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March/April | ![]() |
Angel City FC | [42] |
Team of the Month
Month | Goalkeeper | Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards | Ref. |
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March/April | ![]() |
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Weekly awards
Week | Player of the Week | Save of the Week | Ref. | ||
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Player | Club | Player | Club | ||
1 | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | Not awarded | [44] | |
2 | ![]() |
Portland Thorns FC | [45] | ||
3 | ![]() |
OL Reign | [46] | ||
4 | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | [47][48] |
5 | ![]() |
Kansas City Current | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | [49][50] |
6 | ![]() |
Portland Thorns FC | ![]() |
Racing Louisville FC | [51][52] |
7 | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | ![]() |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | [53][54] |
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