' 'A world-class city': Next month's NWSL Championship game moves to Louisville'. 'OL Reign's move to Lumen Field, explained'.

^ a b 'NWSL Announces 2023 Season Schedule Footprint'.

^ The Apmatch between HOU and NC was abandoned at the 52nd minute before attendance could be reported.Coin flip (if two teams are tied) or drawing of lots (if three or more teams are tied).Fewest disciplinary points accumulated across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).Head-to-head most goals scored between the tied teams.Head-to-head results (total points) between the tied teams.Most goals scored across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).Most total wins across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).Greater goal difference across the entire regular season (against all teams, not just tied teams).If two or more teams tie in total points total when determining rank, playoff qualification, and seeding, the NWSL uses the following tiebreaker criteria, going down the list until all teams are ranked. The initial determining factor for a team's position in the standings is most points earned, with three points earned for a win, one point for a draw, and zero points for a loss. Rules for classification: Tiebreakers Tiebreakers Updated to match(es) played on May 13, 2023. Note: All teams use Nike as their kit manufacturer as part of a league-wide sponsorship agreement renewed in November 2021. Class=notpageimage| Locations of the National Women's Soccer League teams in 2023.

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