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2024 NWSL standings, schedule, results: Chicago and Kansas City table leaders; NJ/NY Gotham FC get first win

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The 2024 NWSL regular season is still in its early days, and teams are ironing out tactical identities and chemistry. All 14 clubs were in action and played at least one Game to open the season. Fans can watch select NWSL regular season matches beginning April 20 across CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Midwest flex

The 2024 Challenge Cup winners San Diego Wave FC kicked off their regular season against Kansas City Current and the midwest club delivered the upset. Some congested, organized, play and a lethal penalty conversion by league veteran Lo'eau LaBonta was all Kansas City needed to secure three points. 

Chicago Red Stars offered another glimpse at their new era. Defensive efforts led to success on both ends of the pitch as defender Maxi Rall provided the Game-winning goal. It's the first time in Red Stars History the club has ever opened their season with two consecutive wins. A good sign for new ownership and first year manager Lorne Donaldson.

NJ/NY Gotham FC spoil Thorns opener

The defending champions began their title defense on the road against Portland Thorns FC. The reigning 2023 NWSL Champions struggled with the surging Sophia Smith throughout the match, but VAR and goalkeeper Cassie Miller denied her efforts, and Yazmeen Ryan and Esther Gonzalez combined for the game-winner.

General Manager Yael Averbuch West and the club made headlines when they signed four U.S. national team players via free agency. Emily Sonnett, Crystal Dunn, and Tierna Davidson have adapted quickly as Rose Lavelle recovers from Concacaf W Gold Cup duty. Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros and his staff's "organized chaos" came through once again.

It's an early win, but a crucial one, as Gotham navigates a lengthy injury report to start their campaign. No Lynn Williams for a second game, and Midge Purce exited the season opener against the Thorns, which means a deep bench is less about champagne problems and more a necessity right now. 

Here's where things stand in the league after week two of NWSL regular season action:

2024 NWSL Standings

RankClubGPWDLGFGAGDPTS
1.Chicago Red Stars
22004136
2.Kansas City Current22007526
3.North Carolina Courage21016333
4.NJ/NY Gotham FC11001013
5.Seattle Reign FC21012203
6.Washington Spirit 21012201
7.Bay FC21012203
8.Utah Royals FC210123-13
9.Orlando Pride20202202
10.Racing Louisville FC200145-10
11.Angel City FC201112-11
12.Houston Dash201115-41
13.San Diego Wave FC100112-10
14.Portland Thorns FC200246-20

NWSL week 2 results

  • Orlando Pride 1, Angel City FC 1
  • Utah Royals 2, North Carolina Courage 1
  • Chicago Red Stars 2, Seattle Reign FC 1
  • Washington Spirit 2, Bay FC 1
  • Houston Dash 0, Racing Louisville FC 0
  • San Diego Wave FC 1, Kansas City Current 2
  • Portland Thorns FC 0, NJ/NY Gotham FC 1

Want more coverage of women's soccer? Listen below and make sure to watch Attacking Third on Golazo Network Monday and Friday for all your USWNT, NWSL and WSL women's soccer coverage.

NWSL week 3 schedule

All times Eastern 

Friday, March 29

  • Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars, 7 p.m.  -- NWSL+
  • San Diego Wave FC vs. Seattle Reign FC, 10 p.m. -- Prime Video

Saturday, March 30

  • Kansas City Current vs. Angel City FC, 3:30 p.m. -- ESPN
  • North Carolina Courage vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC, 7 p.m. -- NWSL+
  • Portland Thorns FC vs. Racing Louisville FC, 7:30 p.m. -- ION
  • Bay FC vs. Houston Dash, 10 p.m. -- ION

Sunday, March 31

  • Washington Spirit vs. Utah Royals FC, 1 p.m. -- NWSL+

Want more coverage of women's soccer? Listen below and make sure to watch Attacking Third on Golazo Network Monday and Friday for all your USWNT, NWSL and WSL women's soccer coverage.

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