NWSL and WNBA updates

What a Labor Day weekend it has been for both NWSL and WNBA. Both leagues are having teams fighting for a place in the playoff. A couple of teams already in playoff contention, there is still more to come. Both leagues are still expanding with WNBA having 12 teams and NWSL having 14 teams.

NWSL

This weekend started with Bay FC vs Portland which Bay became up top with 3-1. Leaving Bay FC in 8th place and Portland 6th place. Only 8 teams out of the 14 pass to the playoffs. Other intense games were NC Courage defeating KC Current 1-0. Angel City FC defeating Chicago Red Stars 2-1 leaving Angel City to 9th place. Washington Spirit tied with San Diego Wave who are in 12th place. 7 weeks left before playoffs, anything can happen. Next game for NWSL starts on Friday September 6th against Angel City vs Seattle Reign.

Standings (first 8 teams)

1. Orland Pride 44 points

2. Washington Spirit 38 points

3. KC Current 25 points

4. Gotham FC 24 points

5. North Carolina Courage 28 points

6. Portland Thorns 27 points

7. Chicago Red Stars 23 points

8. Bay FC 21 points

WNBA

Rookie Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-season rebounding record. Even though Chicago lost to the Lynx, Angel Reese is still killing it with breaking multiple records as a rookie. There are still many games to go ,and she could set the record high to be difficult to break again. Just like the NWSL 8 teams, thought regardless of conference make it to post season playoffs. The first 5 teams have made it to the playoffs which leaves 3 spots open. If the Indiana Fever keep winning they can make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. This is crunch time for teams that are in the lower half of the table.

Standings (first 8 teams)

1. Liberty

2. Sun

3. Lynx

4. Aces

5. Storm

6. Fever

7. Mercury

8. Sky