Sky Blue FC take the belt

Sky Blue FC beat Portland Thorns FC 3–1 on the road to start reign 27 of the NWSL belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Portland Thorns FC had held it since June 3, 2017, with 0 defenses over 14 days.

Sky Blue FC held it for 8 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Stars FC on June 25, 2017.