The NWSL kicked off its historic action on Friday with games in Kansas City and San Diego. In the first game, Kansas City remained unbeaten as they comfortably defeated Houston with two Temwa Chawinga goals in just three minutes. Meanwhile, Chicago got back to winning ways by thumping San Diego away from home with three second-half goals.
The moment of the night was truly unforgettable for one player and the fans who witnessed it, while the stat of the night highlighted the history-making nature of the games.
As we look ahead to Saturday and Sunday, six more teams will be playing, with four matches taking place on each day. The NWSL continues to provide exciting games and intense competition for fans to enjoy.
The Current currently lead the standings with a three-point advantage, but they face tough competition from three other teams. With Temwa Chawinga’s impressive performance, she has now surpassed Barbra Banda in the scoring charts, adding another layer of intrigue to the race for the top scorer title.