Temwa Chawinga set a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) record for most goals scored in a single season, achieving her 19th goal during the Kansas City Current’s match against Bay FC on Saturday night. This goal came as she expertly intercepted a pass and then outmuscled a defender, launching a powerful shot from outside the penalty area into the left corner of the net in the 35th minute, surpassing the previous record of 18 goals held by Sam Kerr since 2019. With this victory, the Current now boasts a record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 7 draws and becomes the fourth team in NWSL history to net 50 goals in a season. Conversely, Bay FC, with a record of 9 wins, 14 losses, and 1 draw, currently occupies the eighth and last playoff position with just two games left in the season.

In a thrilling match at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, the North Carolina Courage faced Angel City in a contest that ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Angel City took the lead thanks to Christen Press, who scored in the 97th minute, marking her first goal since returning from a lengthy recovery from a torn ACL sustained two years ago. This match also marked Press’s 100th regular-season appearance in the NWSL. However, North Carolina’s Olivia Wingate equalized in the 100th minute, helping extend the Courage’s home unbeaten streak to an impressive 21 matches. The Courage now stand with a record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws, while Angel City holds a record of 7 wins, 12 losses, and 5 draws.

In another decisive matchup, Gotham FC secured a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium. Lynn Williams netted a penalty kick late in the game, and Esther González added an insurance goal during stoppage time, ensuring Gotham a minimum of one playoff game on home ground. Gotham’s record now stands at 15 wins, 4 losses, and 5 draws. Williams converted her penalty in the 88th minute following a video review that confirmed Ella Stevens was fouled in the box, which brought her career total in league competitions to a record-setting 80 goals. González capped off the scoring by finishing off a pass from Jessica Silva in the 98th minute. Despite the loss, the Red Stars, holding a record of 10 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws, managed to stay in sixth place.