It’s been a minute, but we’re back with another exciting edition of Top 5 Goals. The NWSL delivered some incredible moments over the weekend. The league’s stars came out in a big way as each team looks to end the season strong before the playoffs. Here are the Top five Goals from Matchday 20 in the NWSL.
5. Ashley Sanchez – North Carolina Courage
Ashley Sanchez slots it home from an angle! 📐 pic.twitter.com/hwQB3FcIg4
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 13, 2024
Ashley Sanchez became the first player to score against all 14 clubs; that’s quite a feat, considering she has 18 career NWSL goals. She’s been making her goals count against the entire league. Denise O’Sullivan played a nice ball through to Sanchez, who was ruthless in her finish, going across the keeper and into the side netting of the goal. Since her trade to North Carolina, Sanchez appears to be on a mission to get back into the USWNT roster, and she’s done more than enough to justify that this season.
4. Bethany Balcer – Racing Louisville
Bethany Balcer’s first goal in @RacingLouFC purple 💜 pic.twitter.com/PhWUCZDZch
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 15, 2024
Bethany Balcer might have a new team, but one thing remains constant: her…