North Carolina Courage
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NWSL goals leader Sanchez getting 'up to speed' with USWNT
Forward Ashley Sanchez said she is focused on getting "up to speed" again with the United States after receiving her first recall in nearly two years.
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego clinches playoff spot, leapfrogs Gotham at No. 1
The San Diego Wave have clinched their postseason place, and how did they celebrate? By topping this week's edition of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
North Carolina Courage's Ashley Sanchez included on USWNT roster vs. Spain, Jaedyn Shaw omitted
NWSL leading goalscorer Ashley Sanchez will return to the United States women's national team for the first time in nearly two years next week as the Americans prepare for a pair of high-profile friendly matches against world No. 1 Spain.
NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City move up ahead of meeting with Gotham
Angel City 's win over Washington has them surging up ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but can anyone catch Gotham this late in the season?
NWSL Power Rankings: Denver the big movers as Gotham retain top spot
Denver's 2-1 win over Seattle has them surging up ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but can anyone catch Gotham this late in the season?
NWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC rise to the top as Spirit slip
Gotham FC are the new leaders in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, taking advantage of a shocking 3-0 slip-up from Washington Spirit.
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 28 | +13 | 55 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 28 | +13 | 54 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 28 | +14 | 52 |
| 4 | Kansas City Curre.. | 28 | +12 | 47 |
| 5 | Angel City FC | 28 | +17 | 46 |
| 6 | Utah Royals | 28 | +7 | 46 |
| 7 | Portland Thorns F.. | 28 | +6 | 44 |
| 8 | Seattle Reign FC | 28 | +3 | 43 |
| 9 | North Carolina Co.. | 28 | +10 | 42 |
| 10 | Denver Summit FC | 28 | +7 | 38 |
| 11 | Orlando Pride | 28 | -6 | 36 |
| 12 | Boston Legacy FC | 28 | -9 | 32 |
| 13 | Houston Dash | 28 | -6 | 30 |
| 14 | Bay FC | 28 | -14 | 27 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville.. | 28 | -17 | 24 |
| 16 | Chicago Stars FC | 28 | -50 | 17 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ashley Sanchez | 20 | 28 | 5 |
| 10 | Evelyn Ijeh | 11 | 27 | 4 |
| 16 | Riley Jackson | 3 | 24 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shinomi Koyama | 6 | 28 | 1 |
| 2 | Ashley Sanchez | 5 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | Ryan Williams | 4 | 28 | 1 |