The NWSL has always prided itself on chaos. A league where anyone can beat anyone. But five weeks into the 2025 season, things are looking awfully similar to 2024. Four teams (Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, and NJ/NY Gotham FC) are breaking away at the top of the standings, sweeping the other 10 teams in their path. This week, Full Time hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan discuss whether the NWSL is losing its chaos. What has happened to the parity in the league? Should fans, broadcasters or the league itself be concerned? And, what are these four elite teams doing so right to blaze ahead? The Athletic's staff writer Jeff Rueter, also joins the debate to help analyze the past, present, and future of the NWSL's competitive balance. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departuresState of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.Depleted Spirit defeats reigning NWSL champion despite Trinity Rodman’s absencePut the Washington Spirit in bubble wrap. Plus, NWSL’s coaching pipeline problem_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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