North Carolina Courage take the belt

North Carolina Courage beat Seattle Reign FC 2–0 at home to start reign 30 of the NWSL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Seattle Reign FC had held it since June 28, 2017, with 1 defense over 10 days.

North Carolina Courage held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Portland Thorns FC on July 15, 2017.