The second weekend of the 2025 NWSL season is on the horizon. While it is still early in the campaign, we'll soon have a better idea of where the power in the league stands.
Fans are spoiled with an incredible slate, which includes the top four clubs from the 2024 season all facing off against each other.
To help you get ready for the weekend's must-watch NWSL games, here is guide to Week 2's best matchups, including how to watch, statistics, narratives, head-to-head history and team news.
The Must-Watch Games of NWSL Week 2Washington Spirit (1-0-0) vs. Kansas City Current (1-0-0)
When: Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Audi Field, Washington D.C.
How to watch: ION (US)
H2H: Spirit W: 5; Tie: 0; Current W: 3
Last meeting: The Current shut out the Spirit, 3–0, on September 20, 2024. Toward the end of the '24 regular season, Kansas City rolled over Washington. It was Jonatan Giraldez's first defeat as Spirit head coach. Nichelle Prince, Lo Labonta and Temwa Chawinga did the damage for the rampant home side.
Why you must watch: The Spirit and the Current went the distance in 2024, finishing second and fourth, respectively, in the league standings. They were also the top two goalscoring teams last season (Current 57, Spirit 51). As both now look to do even better in '25, this is an early heat check to see who is going to lay down the gauntlet as a contender. Expect fireworks and a shootout.
Key player: Chawinga. Last season, the 2024 NWSL MVP scored a record 20 regular-season goals against all 13 opponents in the league. No one quite figured out a way to stop her. So, all eyes will be on Spirit's impressive defenders, Tara McKeown and Rebeca Bernal, to see how they handle the star striker.






