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The longest reigns in NWSL belt history

The five runs that held off every challenger longest, from 2013 to today.

1. North Carolina Courage, 2018

North Carolina Courage took it from Chicago Red Stars 4–1 on July 4, 2018 and defended it 14 times over 312 days. The run ended on May 12, 2019 against Chicago Red Stars. Every game of the reign →

2. North Carolina Courage, 2018

North Carolina Courage took it from Portland Thorns FC 1–0 on March 24, 2018 and defended it 11 times over 84 days. The run ended on June 16, 2018 against Utah Royals FC. Every game of the reign →

3. Kansas City Current, 2022

Kansas City Current took it from Gotham FC 1–0 on June 11, 2022 and defended it 10 times over 95 days. The run ended on September 14, 2022 against Chicago Red Stars. Every game of the reign →

4. Washington Spirit, 2025

Washington Spirit took it from Portland Thorns FC 2–1 on August 3, 2025 and defended it 10 times over 76 days. The run ended on October 18, 2025 against Orlando Pride. Every game of the reign →

5. Kansas City Current, 2024

Kansas City Current took it from Angel City FC 3–1 on April 26, 2024 and defended it 9 times over 71 days. The run ended on July 6, 2024 against Orlando Pride. Every game of the reign →

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