Chicago Red Stars take the belt

Chicago Red Stars beat Sky Blue FC 2–1 at home to start reign 28 of the NWSL belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Sky Blue FC had held it since June 17, 2017, with 0 defenses over 8 days.

Chicago Red Stars held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Seattle Reign FC on June 28, 2017.