Chicago Red Stars take the belt

Chicago Red Stars beat Kansas City Current 4–0 at home to start reign 59 of the NWSL belt, the 10th for the franchise.

Kansas City Current had held it since June 11, 2022, with 10 defenses over 95 days.

Chicago Red Stars held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Houston Dash on September 17, 2022.