Waiting for the NWSL belt: the longest droughts

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

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

Never held it

Bay FC.

The longest waits

1. Houston Dash: last held it May 20, 2023, 1,228 days ago.
2. North Carolina Courage: last held it April 21, 2024, 891 days ago.
3. Angel City FC: last held it April 26, 2024, 886 days ago.
4. Seattle Reign FC: last held it May 23, 2025, 494 days ago.
5. Orlando Pride: last held it November 16, 2025, 317 days ago.
6. Portland Thorns FC: last held it May 8, 2026, 144 days ago.
7. Racing Louisville FC: last held it May 17, 2026, 135 days ago.
8. Utah Royals: last held it July 5, 2026, 86 days ago.
9. Chicago Stars FC: last held it July 10, 2026, 81 days ago.
10. Boston Legacy FC: last held it July 19, 2026, 72 days ago.

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