It's Monday, and another week of NWSL action is in the books, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings.
Who's climbing the table? Who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across Matchday 17 to come up with this week's order of all 14 teams in the league. Let's dive in.
1. Kansas City Current
Previous ranking: 1
Next match: Saturday, Aug. 30 vs. NC Courage, 7.30 p.m. ET
The Current continue to take care of business as far and away the league's hottest team, scoring in the first minute of a 2-0 victory over the Portland Thorns. Temwa Chawinga got free to add a second goal in the 71st minute to tie a bow on the victory, the 10th in a row without a loss for the league leaders -- and undisputed No. 1.
2. San Diego Wave FC
Previous ranking: 2
Next match: F