April 1, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) News Release
Below is a roundup of notes from Week 3 of NWSL regular season action
NOTES TO KNOW
REMATCH RESULTS
Week 3 featured two rematches from the 2023 NWSL Playoffs, with San Diego Wave FC and the North Carolina Courage both defeating the clubs that eliminated them last season. The Wave defeated Seattle Reign FC, 1-0, behind midfielder Emily van Egmond’s first regular season goal since 2014, assisted by Alex Morgan, in the 98th minute. Midfielder Brianna Pinto’s first half goal propelled the Courage over NJ/NY Gotham FC, as forward Ashley Sanchez recorded her first assist with the club.
MILESTONES AND RECORDS
MARCH MADNESS
Emily van Egmond’s game-winner in San Diego set a record as the latest regular season goal in club history but was just the third-latest goal around the league in Week 3. Portland Thorns FC midfielder Sam Coffey, who led the NWSL in assists last season, forced Racing Louisville FC into a draw with her goal in the 99th minute, the latest regular season goal in club history and the second of her career, as defender Kelli Hubly earned her first career assist. The Houston Dash spoiled Bay FC’s home opener, as midfielder Havana Solaun scored the game-winner 10 minutes into second half stoppage time to give head coach Fran Alonso his first win in the NWSL.
AFRICAN ALLSTARS
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, the first NWSL player from Malawi, made history for her country with her first NWSL goal in the 51st minute against Angel City FC. Chawinga also earned her second NWSL assist earlier in the match, setting up midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo in the sixth minute. Bay FC forward Racheal Kundananji made her NWSL debut in front of 18,000 fans at PayPal Park in her club’s sellout home opener, becoming the first Zambian international to play in the NWSL. Kundananji made her presence felt in the 93rd minute, weaving through defenders to tie the match with her first NWSL goal.
BRACING LOUISVILLE/SCORDÓÑEZ
Racing Louisville FC’s Uchenna Kanu tallied the fastest brace in NWSL history on Saturday, scoring twice in the first six minutes. The Nigerian forward struck first in the third minute, recovering a loose ball in the box and firing a shot off the post and into the net. Kanu scored her second goal in the sixth minute, converting a header as rookie Reilyn Turner earned her second career assist.
Houston Dash forward Diana Ordóñez recorded the second brace of the weekend, scoring a header…