NWSL Team of the Week: Croix Bethune breaks single-season assists record; Denver duo shines

Plenty of players deserved a spot, but here are the ones who stood out most No more second chances in the 2026 NWSL regular season. Decision Day is upon us, and before the chaos kicks off, players across the league are setting pitches ablaze with crucial performances. That means it's time to give out Attacking Third Team of the Week honors. After weekly matches across the 2026 NWSL season, Attacking Third analysts will select players, a head coach, and an honorary captain based on weekend performances. Here you can find a mix of stats and data, analysis from our pundits, and highlights you may have missed over the weekend. If you're keeping track of who earned past honors, check out our previous team of the week.

It's been a wild year, and it feels like it's just getting started now that the postseason is rapidly approaching. That also means our team of the week honors will look slightly different following games moving forward. We'll hand out one more set of honors after Decision Day on November 1, but afterward, we'll be locked into playoffs and performances from the quarterfinals onward. When it comes to the NWSL Shield, Gotham FC is taking the long road. If they manage to lift it, it'll be because they have a great goalkeeper to keep