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Legit or impostor? Predicting whether the NWSL teams defying expectations can keep it up

Jeff Kassouf

created: May 16, 2025, 7:03 a.m. | updated: May 16, 2025, 11:14 a.m.

There are overperforming teams currently in playoff positions, and struggling teams that should soon climb the standings. This is our regular spring tradition of figuring out which teams are for real and which teams are just fooling us, because the winds change quickly in the NWSL. Defining result: 3-2 win over Angel City FC on April 25Verdict: A contender working through issues. Christen Press celebrates with Alyssa Thompson as Angel City FC beat the Utah Royals last weekend. play 0:54 Esther Gonzalez's brace leads Gotham FC to victory Esther Gonzalez scores twice as Gothan FC defeats Angel City FC.

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