Orlando Pride take the belt

Orlando Pride beat FC Kansas City 2–1 on the road to start reign 33 of the NWSL belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

FC Kansas City had held it since August 16, 2017, with 1 defense over 10 days.

Orlando Pride held it for 42 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Portland Thorns FC on October 7, 2017.