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Utah Royals, San Diego Wave, and Washington Spirit show strong midseason form

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Utah Royals, San Diego Wave, and Washington Spirit show strong midseason form

Summary

As NWSL teams reach the midseason break, the Utah Royals remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches, showcasing improved performance after a slow start. The San Diego Wave sit at the top of the standings with 25 points, having displayed consistent form across their matches. The Washington Spirit, driven by talent like Trinity Rodman and Leicy Santos, are also in contention as they seek a championship. With the league now pausing for the men’s World Cup, teams will refocus before the second half of the season.

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Status Watch

•Utah Royals are unbeaten in their last 10 matches.
•San Diego Wave lead the standings with 25 points.
•Washington Spirit aim for championship success after three seasons without a title.
•NWSL season pauses for a month during the World Cup.
•Teams are reassessing rosters as they prepare for upcoming matches.

Latest Updates

10:16 AMYahoo Sports — NWSL predictions, trends and where things stands at the midseason break

What they're saying

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Every NWSL team is at least a third of the way through their seasons, and now the league is taking a month-long pause during the group stage of the men’s World Cup. The first half of the season has seen the Utah Royals go unbeaten in their last 10 matches, San Diego Wave relaxing into their dominance and the Washington Spirit finding some luck in a fake coyote. Other teams have recovered from a stutter step out of the games, like the Kansas City Current, who are benefiting from Temwa Chawinga’s
— Yahoo Sports

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