With just six games on the slate, Week 10 is a lighter one as Portland Thorns and Gotham FC participate in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup. But don’t mistake fewer matches for fewer storylines: the defending champs hit the road in search of much needed points, Washington Spirit are 4-0-0 away headed into the weekend, and Jaedyn Shaw returns to San Diego for the first time since her blockbuster trade. Here’s what to watch for this weekend!
How do I watch live games from the 2025 NWSL Regular Season?
- Friday night matches airing on Prime Video are available to U.S. fans here.
- Saturday night double-headers airing at 7:30 and 10 p.m. ET on Scripps-owned ION network are available to U.S. fans here.
- For games airing on CBS, U.S. fans can watch here. US Fans can also stream on Paramount+ here.
- For games airing on ESPN, U.S. fans can watch here. Matches on ESPN and ESPN2 will also stream on ESPN+.
- For games airing on NWSL+, U.S. fans can watch here.
- Fans outside of the U.S. can watch for free on NWSL+
- For more information on how to watch NWSL matches outside of the U.S., read more here.
Friday, May 23
Utah Royals FC vs. Orlando Pride – 9:30 PM ET****How to watch: NWSL+
The Utah Royals return home following a wild 3–3 draw against the Washington Spirit, where Brecken Mozingo and Cece Kizer found the net and Rebeca Bernal’s own goal temporarily gave Utah the lead before a late stoppage-time header from Casey Krueger. They’ll face an Orlando Pride side eager to respond after a narrow 1–0 loss and a slide down to third place in the standings. Barbra Banda has five goals to her name this season but was held scoreless at home last weekend, something the Royals will hope to replicate. Utah will need to tighten its defensive shape and keep up the offensive pressure if it hopes to slow the Pride and earn three points.
Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit – 10:00 PM ET****How to watch: Prime Video
Seattle returns to Lumen Field after a gutsy 1–0 win in Louisville that snapped a four-game losing streak and helped them stay above the playoff line. Maddie Dahlien’s first-half goal and a strong performance from Claudia Dickey sealed the points despite Louisville dominating possession. The Washington Spirit, meanwhile, are fresh off of one of the wildest games of the season—a 3–3 draw with Utah that featured a blocked penalty, a 90+12’ equalizer from Casey Krueger, and another standout performance from Tara McKeown. The Spirit have been unstoppable away from home this season, riding a 4-0-0 road record into the weekend. The last time these two met, Washington edged a 3–2 win in D.C., and if recent form holds, the visitors could leave Seattle with the same results.
Saturday, May 24
Houston Dash vs. Bay FC – 5:00 PM ET****How to watch: Paramount+, Golazo, NWSL+
Houston Dash hosts Bay FC in Saturday’s opening match, looking to bounce back after a 1-4 loss to Portland. Rookie standout Maggie Graham continues to lead the team with three goals, but the Dash will need a sharper performance to hold off a surging Bay side. The visitors ended a three-game winless streak last weekend with a commanding 2–0 victory over Angel City, powered by goals from Penelope Hocking and Caroline Conti and a clean sheet from Jordan Silkowitz. Bay earned a 3–2 win the last time they visited Houston, thanks to a Racheal Kundananji brace and an own goal, but with the Dash roster markedly different this time around, it could be anyone’s game.
Chicago Stars FC vs. Kansas City Current – 7:30 PM ET****How to watch: ION
Temwa Chawinga made history last weekend, becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 25 regular-season goals, and Kansas City stayed unbeaten with a road win over Orlando that reaffirmed their leadership in the standings. The Stars, meanwhile, fell 0-2 to North Carolina in Week 9 but have shown resilience at home. With Chawinga, Bia Zaneratto, and Debinha clicking up top and Lorena leading a defense with five clean sheets, KC looks like a team on a mission. Still, Sam Staab and Chicago’s back line won’t make it easy.
Angel City FC vs. Racing Louisville FC – 10:00 PM ET****How to watch: ION
In the final match of the day, Angel City FC hosts Racing Louisville in a battle between two teams eager to bounce back from scoreless defeats in Week 9. Louisville dominated the stat sheet against Seattle, outshooting the Reign 20–5, but came up empty—even with a last-minute free kick that struck the post. Angel City struggled to generate clear chances against Bay FC last weekend, but with Christen Press continuing to build minutes and chemistry with Riley Tiernan and Alyssa Thompson, their front line is trending upward.
Sunday, May 25
San Diego Wave FC vs. North Carolina Courage – 10:00 PM ET****How to watch: CBSSN
Week 10 wraps up with a marquee matchup on CBSSN as second-place San Diego Wave hosts a North Carolina Courage side fresh off a strong Week 9 performance. The Wave are unbeaten in five and anchored by one of the league’s best goalkeepers, Kailen Sheridan, who recorded her 39th career shutout last weekend. Up front, 17-year-old Kimmi Ascanio is having a breakout season, having netted her third goal in four games. The Courage are in fine form as well, with a 2–0 win over Chicago in Week 9 thanks to a Manaka Matsukubo brace and steady midfield play from Denise O’Sullivan. Another storyline of interest to NWSL fans: this game will see Jaedyn Shaw make her long awaited return to San Diego for the first time since being traded to the Courage in one of the biggest offseason moves. With both teams built on disciplined, possession-heavy styles, this one is going to be an interesting chess match.
