NWSL Week 9 Recap: Temwa Reaches 25 Goals
minute with her fifth goal of the season, setting a league record for fastest player to reach 25 goals in NWSL history. Goalkeeper Lorena made crucial saves to earn her fifth clean sheet of the season, helping Kansas City maintain their top spot in the standings.
Saturday, May 17
Racing Louisville 0, Seattle Reign FC 1
Seattle Reign FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Racing Louisville, with Maddie Dahlien scoring the winning goal in the 39th minute. Despite Louisville’s efforts, Seattle’s defense held strong to secure the win and stay above the playoff line.
North Carolina Courage 2, Chicago Stars FC 0
The North Carolina Courage extended their unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win over the Chicago Stars. Manaka Matsukubo scored twice in the second half to secure the victory in front of a crowd of over 8,000 fans.
Washington Spirit 3, Utah Royals FC 3
A thrilling match at Audi Field ended in a 3-3 draw between the Washington Spirit and Utah Royals FC. Both teams displayed strong offensive performances, with the Spirit fighting back to equalize in stoppage time.
Bay FC 2, Angel City FC 0
Bay FC emerged victorious in the SoCal derby with a 2-0 win over Angel City FC. First-half goals from Penelope Hocking and Caroline Conti secured the win, as Bay’s defense held strong to earn their third shutout of the season.
Week 9 of NWSL action was filled with exciting moments and standout performances from top teams and rising stars. With record-breaking goals, thrilling draws, and dominant victories, the competition continues to heat up as teams battle for playoff positioning. Stay tuned for more action-packed matches in the coming weeks!
