Women’s soccer continues to grow with each passing day. More money is being pumped into the sport, and we’re starting to see the return on that investment. While the NWSL is making a splash almost every single day with new moves, England and Australia are keeping everyone busy with plenty of exciting results and goals. This week’s list features some long-range stunners and a cheeky backheel flick. Here are the Top 5 Goals from the Women’s FA Cup, Continental Cup, and Liberty A-League.
5. Emily Gielnik – Melbourne Victory
Emily Gielnik has been an A-League star for more than a decade and is showing no signs of slowing down. This is quite the way to open your goal-scoring account for a new team. The Melbourne Victory will be thrilled to see Gielnik produce something like this.
The striker fooled one defender with a quick hesitation move and dip of the shoulder. Then with a defender on her back, she still had the awareness and confidence to go for goal from long range. From the moment it left her foot, you knew it had a chance to find the net, and it nestled right into the top corner. A great goal to kick off this list.
4. Melissa Lawley – Liverpool
This goal is for all the goalies who are great with their feet. Distribution from goalkeepers and how they…
