Sports journalist Jeff Kassouf has issued report cards for all 16 National Women's Soccer League teams, grading their performance during the first month of the current season.
The evaluation system spans from A+ to F grades, with Kassouf asking whether teams are "acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season" according to his assessment.
League-Wide Evaluation
The National Women's Soccer League, which features 16 teams, has completed its opening month of play for the current season. Kassouf's grading system provides an early benchmark for team performance across the league.
The NWSL has grown significantly in recent years, expanding to its current 16-team format as professional women's soccer continues to gain prominence in the United States. The league features teams from major metropolitan areas across the country.
Grading Methodology
Kassouf's evaluation covers the spectrum of possible academic grades, suggesting significant variation in how teams have performed during the season's opening weeks. The A+ to F range indicates that some teams have exceeded expectations while others have struggled in the early going.
First-month evaluations in professional sports typically focus on factors such as wins and losses, player performance, tactical execution, and early season momentum. However, early season grades can be subject to change as teams have additional time to develop chemistry and adjust their strategies.
The timing of these grades comes as NWSL teams continue to build toward the middle portion of their season, when standings typically begin to take more definitive shape.
