Chelsea Women are in an era of dominance, having now won three consecutive WSL championships. They’ve been pushed by other clubs, but have still come out on top. NWSL wrapped up the Challenge Cup with something of a mess, while the regular season rolled on with more than a little bit of chaos. The Seattle Sounders, and much of the city, continue to bask in the glory of making history, but what their CONCACAF Champions League victory truly means remains to be seen.

Seattle

After a tumultuous first decade, our women’s pro soccer squad finally has worthy digs at Lumen Field for its lofty athletic and social justice goals.