In this week’s women’s soccer news, a handful of young players shined in the NWSL; another scandal happened in the front office of an NWSL team; FIFA’s president is taking a stand against lowball Women’s World Cup TV rights offers, and much more. So, without further ado, here’s this women’s soccer news recap!
High of the Weekend
Some of the NWSL’s youngest stars showed up huge this week. 20-year-old Trinity Rodman surpassed Sam Kerr’s record as she is now the youngest player in the league to reach ten goals and ten assists.
🚨Olivia Moultrie banger alert🚨
Thorns tie it for the third time this match… if you’re not watching on Paramount+, tune in NOW! pic.twitter.com/WDYw0cxpAR
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 7, 2023
17-year-old Olivia Moultrie scored a long-range goal against the North Carolina Courage to tie the game 3-3.
An absolute stunner of a goal 😱
Take a bow, Alyssa Thompson. 👏 pic.twitter.com/d5H1GixMQ4
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) May 8, 2023
And 18-year-old Alyssa Thompson scored from a near impossible angle to put Angel City up 1-0 in the first half against Kansas City.
Additionally, rookies Jenna Nighswonger scored her first NWSL goal for Gotham FC, and Messiah Bright put one…
