The 2025 NWSL regular season is hitting another gear with just eight matchdays left, and standout individual performances across the league mean the final stretch will be an exciting finish. Week 18 matches provided us with more examples of league parity, and the Kansas City Current have already clinched a playoff spot, which means the postseason puzzle is beginning to come into view.

After weekly fixtures across the 2025 NWSL campaign, Attacking Third analysts select a best XI, head coach, and honorary captain based on performances across the weekend. If you're keeping track of who has been on our past lineups, make sure to look back at our best XI from week 17 .

Anything can happen down the stretch of the regular season, and while Kansas City chase the NWSL Shield, several teams r

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