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Morning brief
What happened in the last day, what is next over the coming two days, and one thing the table is telling us.
No results in the last day.
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Chicago Stars (16th) have goal difference -40 against an expected -44.1, the widest gap between results and chances in the table.
By the numbers
A fixed 2026 snapshot of the top six teams by the published standings order, showing matches played, points and goal difference. Evidence covers through September 14, 2026 at 16:05 UTC.
| Team | Played | Points | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham FC | 24 | 48 | 11 |
| Washington Spirit | 24 | 43 | 10 |
| Utah Royals | 24 | 42 | 11 |
| San Diego Wave | 24 | 42 | 7 |
| North Carolina Courage | 24 | 39 | 12 |
| Portland Thorns | 24 | 39 | 5 |
Approved season totals. Missing values remain unrecorded.
Table truth
The three widest gaps between goal difference and expected goal difference in the 2026 table: Chicago Stars, Seattle Reign and Houston Dash.
The widest gaps between goal difference and expected goal difference in the 2026 table, the positions most likely to be finishing luck.
Chicago Stars (16th): goal difference -40, expected goal difference -44.7
Seattle Reign (8th): goal difference +3, expected goal difference +0.6
Houston Dash (12th): goal difference -5, expected goal difference -6.1
The gap is a team’s goal difference less its expected goal difference over the season so far; the larger it is, the more the position rests on finishing rather than on chances.
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