Time is winding down in the 2025 NWSL regular season. Week 17 was another example of just how narrow the margins are between teams as the playoff push heats up. Top-table teams dropping points to lower-seeded teams is becoming a trend, and plenty of attention will be on second-place Washington Spirit as they take on 13th-place Chicago Stars FC on Saturday (4 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS). Both sides are unbeaten in four consecutive games, but where did they land on this week's rankings?

While time is running out to boost playoffs hopes, there's still plenty of opportunity for teams to flex their muscle in my rankings. Kansas City still rule the league standings and these rankings, but any club can climb up or tumble.

Just because Chicago are second-to-last in the standings doesn

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