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The rivalries that decided the NWSL belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the NWSL belt more often than these.
1. Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit
13 belt meetings between 2013 and 2025, 5 title changes. Belt series: Reign 3, Spirit 8, 2 ties. Every meeting →
2. North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns FC
13 belt meetings between 2013 and 2024, 3 title changes. Belt series: Courage 7, Thorns 3, 3 ties. Every meeting →
3. Chicago Stars FC vs. North Carolina Courage
12 belt meetings between 2013 and 2021, 5 title changes. Belt series: Chicago 5, Courage 3, 4 ties. Every meeting →
4. North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit
12 belt meetings between 2016 and 2025, 3 title changes. Belt series: Courage 6, Spirit 3, 3 ties. Every meeting →
5. Chicago Stars FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
10 belt meetings between 2013 and 2026, 3 title changes. Belt series: Chicago 2, Thorns 6, 2 ties. Every meeting →