Sky Blue FC take the belt

Sky Blue FC beat Orlando Pride 2–1 at home to start reign 25 of the NWSL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Orlando Pride had held it since May 14, 2017, with 1 defense over 13 days.

Sky Blue FC held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Portland Thorns FC on June 3, 2017.