Michelle Cooper and Temwa Chawinga powered the Kansas City Current to a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Wave on Saturday, as Racing Louisville edged past the Portland Thorns 1-0.
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Kansas City Current 4, San Diego Wave 1
Michelle Cooper scored twice in the first half to lead Kansas City to an emphatic victory over San Diego, extending the Current’s unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Key Moments:
- Michelle Cooper netted her brace in the first half, putting Kansas City in a strong position early.
- Temwa Chawinga added to her record-breaking season, scoring her 20th goal in the 54th minute. Chawinga became the first player in NWSL history to score against all 13 active teams in a single season.
- Debinha added a fourth goal for Kansas City late in the match, while Delphine Cascarino scored a consolation goal for San Diego in the closing stages.
Chawinga’s goal, confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, came after a pass from Nichelle Prince, who fought off two defenders to assist Chawinga, who blasted a shot from inside the six-yard box.
Kansas City’s Standout Performers:
- Michelle Cooper: Two goals in the first half.
- Temwa Chawinga: Her 20th goal of the season, further extending her league-record tally.
The Kansas City Current (15-3-7, 52 points) solidified their spot near the top of the NWSL standings, while the San Diego Wave (5-13-7, 22 points) were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
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Racing Louisville 1, Portland Thorns 0
Taylor Flint‘s late header off a corner kick secured Racing Louisville a narrow 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns.
Key Moments:
- Taylor Flint scored the game’s only goal in the 88th minute, heading home a well-placed corner from Janine Beckie.
- Katie Lund made six key saves to preserve the shutout for Louisville, including several critical stops in the second half.
- Shelby Hogan, Portland’s keeper, finished with three saves, including a diving stop of Savannah DeMelo’s free kick in the 30th minute.
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Louisville’s Standout Performers:
- Taylor Flint: Scored the game-winning goal.
- Katie Lund: Kept a clean sheet with six saves, ensuring Louisville held on for the victory.
Racing Louisville (7-11-7, 28 points) secured a crucial win, while the Portland Thorns (9-12-4, 31 points) were left to rue missed opportunities.
