Waiting for the NWSL belt: the longest droughts

The active clubs that have gone longest without the belt, and the ones still waiting for their first reign.

Every active NWSL club and how long it's been since it last held the belt. The belt moves constantly, so a long wait usually means a club keeps losing the one game that matters.

Never held it

Bay FC.

The longest waits

1. Houston Dash: last held it May 20, 2023, 1,273 days ago.
2. North Carolina Courage: last held it April 21, 2024, 936 days ago.
3. Angel City FC: last held it April 26, 2024, 931 days ago.
4. Seattle Reign FC: last held it May 23, 2025, 539 days ago.
5. Orlando Pride: last held it November 16, 2025, 362 days ago.
6. Portland Thorns FC: last held it May 8, 2026, 189 days ago.
7. Racing Louisville FC: last held it May 17, 2026, 180 days ago.
8. Utah Royals: last held it July 5, 2026, 131 days ago.
9. Chicago Stars FC: last held it July 10, 2026, 126 days ago.
10. Boston Legacy FC: last held it July 19, 2026, 117 days ago.

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