Angel City FC take the belt

Angel City FC beat Washington Spirit 1–0 on the road to start reign 56 of the NWSL belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Washington Spirit had held it since October 16, 2021, with 5 defenses over 211 days.

Angel City FC held it for 14 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Gotham FC on May 29, 2022.