NWSL: Week 5 Power Rankings

Apr 6, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) makes a save against Russia at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Frisco, TX, USA; USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (1) makes a save against Russia at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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How much did the upsets of this week affect the NWSL power rankings this week?

Plenty of questions hang over NWSL after this week. North Carolina lost their first to Orlando, who was last in the previous rankings. Seattle buried Washington after the Mallory Pugh announcement, how high do they climb.

As the season goes on, the trends start to emerge and a clearer picture of the league has formed.

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