While Seattle Reign FC continues to dominate in the NWSL, the Chicago Red Stars have thrown the Power Rankings on their head with a quality run of their own which has pushed them into second place in the standings.

The Houston Dash finally managed to score again and get a point, while Boston Breakers’ head coach Tom Durkin was heard to declare that it is a good thing for Boston that there is no relegation in NWSL.

Here are the Orange in the Oven NWSL power rankings for this week:

1. Seattle Reign FC (7-0-0), 1st Place

Another week, another win for Seattle Reign FC who are looking unstoppable at the moment. What makes this run all the more frightening is that it has come without Megan Rapinoe, who looked the best player on the pitch for Seattle in their season opener; the only match she has played in to date.

This week’s victim was FC Kansas City, who gave Seattle a run for their money in coming back from a 2-0 deficit but were finally beaten by a Keelin Winters goal in the 76th minute. Kim Little scored her 6th goal of the season off of a penalty kick which puts her in joint lead at the top of the scoring charts with Amy Rodriguez.

Week 7 Schedule: If Seattle manages to come through week 7 without losing, it may be time to start talking about the possibility of going undefeated for the entire season. They face a tough mid-week match up with FC Kansas City at Verizon Wireless Field followed by a return home this weekend to face Abby Wambach’s Western New York Flash.

2. Portland Thorns FC (3-1-2), 3rd Place

Portland struggled in defeating the Houston Dash in mid-week action by a score of 1-0. The outcome might have been very different for Portland had Kaylyn Kyle not hit her penalty kick straight at Portland keeper Nadine Angerer.

Jessica McDonald continued her excellent start to the season with her 4th goal. The Thorns clearly felt the absence of Allie Long in the midfield, however. Long missed the match following a knock picked up against Seattle last weekend. While Chicago has been strong as of late, Portland still looks to be a more complete team.

Week 7 Schedule: The Thorns have a double game week this week, both of which are at home. Western New York visits Portland on Wednesday followed by Sky Blue FC on Saturday. After playing four of their first six matches on the road, this is a good chance for Portland to pick up six points and potentially gain ground on Seattle.

3. Western New York Flash (3-2-1), 5th Place

Western New York went on the road to face the Washington Spirit this week; the scene of their season opening 3-1 win. The outcome was a little different this time as Washington prevailed by a 3-2 scoreline. The dynamic duo of Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd had the Flash’s two goals, however they were undone by a Jodie Taylor brace.

With Wambach scoring goals and Lloyd back from suspension, there is plenty of reason for optimism, however the Flash are not quite at the level of Portland and Seattle at this stage of the season.

Week 7 Schedule: The scheduling gods were not kind to the Flash this week. They face a difficult test on the road with a mid-week match at Portland followed by a weekend visit to Seattle. We will see just what the Flash are made of this week.

4. Chicago Red Stars (4-2-1), 2nd Place

Chicago was already the best team in the league on defense, however suddenly they have found a scoring touch as well. Granted their rash of goals this week came at the expense of the lowly Boston Breakers, 3-1 and 4-1. Had their last three wins not been over the bottom two teams in the league, they might have been higher in this weeks power rankings.

Jen Hoy has been on a tear, with three goals in the last three games. Chicago’s run of goals comes without the benefit of Melissa Tancredi, who made an appearance last weekend against Houston but not this week in the two matches at Boston. If Chicago can continue scoring goals, they may be sitting pretty come the arrival of Christen Press next month.

Week 7 Schedule: Chicago plays once this week, a rematch with the Houston Dash only this time at Houston. Houston has looked stronger over the past two matches, so they should provide a real test of whether or not Chicago belongs in the upper echelon of teams at this stage of the season.

5. FC Kansas City (3-4-2), 4th Place

There is no questioning the prowess of FC Kansas City’s offense. Amy Rodriguez has been in deadly form with six goals, Lauren Holiday has been as dynamic as usual with three goals and three assists, and Erika Tymrak had a goal of the season candidate against the Houston Dash this weekend to bring her tally to three goals.

FC Kansas City’s defense, on the other hand, has been atrocious. They have conceded fifteen goals this season including five this week against Seattle and Houston. Until they can solve their defensive woes, they cannot be considered a top four team.

Week 7 Schedule: FC Kansas City has a difficult mid-week match at home against Seattle followed by a chance to regain some confidence on the road at Boston this weekend.

6. Washington Spirit (3-4-0), 6th Place

Washington has already equaled their win total from 2013, a sign of how far they have come from a dreadful season last year. They won mid-week against Western New York, and have had arguably the most difficult schedule in the league thus far; therefore, a case could be made to place them higher up the rankings. Their path has included two matches against the Flash, two against FC Kansas City and two against Seattle Reign FC.

Washington has yet to find a consistent goal scorer, Diana Matheson’s efforts out of the midfield not withstanding. Still, their record given their schedule is nothing to sneeze at and their upcoming schedule could well propel them up the power rankings.

Week 7 Schedule: Washington has a chance to jump up the table this week with a mid-week home match against Sky Blue FC followed by a Memorial Day home match against the Houston Dash.

7. Sky Blue FC (1-3-3), 7th Place

Sky Blue FC had the week off; a chance to regroup after a poor start to the season. Given key players away on national team duty for the Asian Cup, the timing of the break was particularly ideal. Sky Blue will have to find a patch of good form soon or risk falling further down the power rankings.

Week 7 Schedule: Sky Blue FC hits the road this week with a mid-week match at Washington followed by a Saturday visit to Portland.

8. Houston Dash (1-5-1), 8th Place

After a thumping at the hands of FC Kansas City and a poor first half against Chicago, the performance of the Houston Dash has improved. They deserved at least a point in their mid-week 1-0 loss to Portland, outplaying the Thorns but failing to convert a penalty kick opportunity.

On the road against FC Kansas City on Sunday, the Dash discovered the secret to success: concede twice away from home including conceding on an early miscue. This has been the case in the two matches where they have gotten a result this season.

With Nina Burger settling in and a bit more consistency in the side, the Dash have a chance now to string together a run of results.

Week 7 Schedule: As is the case with Washington, the schedule makers were not kind with the Dash early on this season. The Dash now have an opportunity to find some form with a Friday home match against Chicago followed by a Memorial Day trip to Washington.

9. Boston Breakers (1-5-0), 9th Place

What is there to say about Boston? They have simply been poor. Only seven goals for, sixteen goals against and one win over Sky Blue FC. They were trounced in consecutive home games by Chicago this week by an aggregate score of 7-2. With Lisa De Vanna away on national team duty, it is difficult to see things getting better anytime soon.

Week 7 Schedule: Boston has one match this week, at home against FC Kansas City on Sunday. The schedule does not get any easier for Boston from there; it may be a very long season in Beantown.