The Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC behind a standout performance from Felipe Mora and a brace by Antony, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches. With dynamic attacking play and growing momentum, Portland looks poised to climb the Western Conference standings.

The Minnesota Frost snapped a three-game losing streak with a dominant 5–2 win over the Toronto Sceptres, led by Taylor Heise’s two-goal performance and a fast-paced team effort in front of a season-high crowd. The victory vaulted Minnesota back into fourth place in the PWHL standings heading into the league’s international break.

FC Cincinnati edged out Nashville SC 2–1 in a dramatic season opener at Geodis Park, sealing the win in the final minutes with a penalty kick by Kevin Denkey. The match was intense and evenly played, but a controversial handball call against Walker Zimmerman ultimately decided the outcome.

Real Salt Lake suffered a second straight defeat in a 2-0 loss to Minnesota United, struggling to generate offense despite the return of key players. With back-to-back losses for the first time since August 2024, RSL must regroup quickly ahead of a crucial home clash against LA Galaxy.

Minnesota fell to Penn State 69-60 despite a strong individual effort from Femi Odukale and Dawson Garcia’s double-double, as offensive struggles and key scoring droughts cost the Gophers the game. Penn State capitalized on Minnesota’s inefficiency, using a decisive second-half run and clutch free-throw shooting to secure the victory.

Seton Hall stunned UConn with a 69-68 overtime victory, snapping a nine-game losing streak thanks to Isaiah Coleman's 23-point performance and Scotty Middleton's game-winning tip-in. The Pirates' relentless defense and clutch plays in the final minute overcame UConn's late lead, highlighting both Seton Hall's resilience and the Huskies' ongoing offensive struggles.

Utah State suffered a tough 82-63 home loss to New Mexico, struggling with poor shooting and rebounding in the second half despite holding a nine-point lead early on. The Aggies now look to regroup as they hit the road for a crucial Mountain West matchup against Wyoming.

The Seton Hall Pirates fell 69-67 to the Providence Friars in a dramatic Big East showdown, extending their losing streak to six games. Despite a valiant second-half comeback, missed free throws and poor three-point shooting ultimately sealed the Pirates' fate.