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Emily Olsen here, needing plenty of help after a birthday weekend away. Luckily, I have Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit Basker to help — welcome to Full Time!
NWSL Recap
The defining moments of Week 8
Last weekend in the NWSL will be remembered for two things: the frightening moment when Savy King collapsed on the pitch (Meg has more on that below) and the moment the Kansas City Current rediscovered their identity.
In front of a sellout crowd that included “Ted Lasso’s” Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt (aka Coach Beard), the Current put on a show, dismantling Bay FC 4-1 at home. The Brazilians — Bea Zaneratto João and Debinha — were electric, combining for three epic goals while Temwa Chawinga added another at the 62nd minute to seal the deal.
Elsewhere, chaos remained:
- The Chicago Stars and Washington Spirit played a head-scratcher, with the latter coming out on top.
- The North Carolina Courage tied with the Orlando Pride.
- Racing Louisville got their third win — against title-contending Gotham, no less.
- The Houston Dash stunned the Seattle Reign at home.
- And San Diego Wave vs. Portland Thorns? With a red card…
