The World Cup is in full swing, and the matches haven’t disappointed in the slightest. We’ve also been fortunate to have some bonus soccer with the NWSL Challenge Cup ongoing. Both competitions featured some incredible goals. Let’s get into the NWSL Challenge Cup and World Cup best goals this week!
5. Madelyn Desiano – Houston Dash
.@MadelynDesiano lets it rip for her first career goal in her first career start! pic.twitter.com/W7snseap4T
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 23, 2023
The former UCLA Bruin has parlayed her success as an NCAA National Champion into NWSL minutes with the Houston Dash. The World Cup is a perfect time for players like her to show what they can do, and this goal was the perfect example. Desiano was perpendicular to the goal but used great footwork to line up the shot and get her body around the ball. The end result was a goal in the top corner, the rookie has earned more playing time with an impact like that.
4. Aitana Bonmati – Spain
This goal by Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí takes the cake for the Goal of the Day from Matchday 2 😤💪 pic.twitter.com/NF8ojl6OkX
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 21, 2023
Spain’s style of play is always easy on the eye, it flows beautifully from pass to pass as they build from…
