NWSL scores, takeaways: Late-game thrillers and big goals from young forwards

The National Women’s Soccer League closed out Week 6 action with big goals and a shake-up in the league standings.

The look at the offense is possibly a glimpse at how the team could line up moving forward with the Olympics on the horizon, as Purce and Onumonu connected for the opening goal.

Racing Louisville FC bounced back from a midweek loss against North Carolina as they picked up a 3-0 win over Chicago Red Stars on the road.

As Yuki Nagasato and Savannah McCaskill extended the scoreline, the team closed the match with a clean sheet and jump in the standings.

The North Carolina Courage defeated Portland Thorns FC, 2-0, as they hosted their longtime playoff rivals.

women’s national team Olympic roster, and was responsible for the goal scoring in the two-goal win over the Thorns.

Her short stint with Houston has seen her get two starts out on the left wing over four matches and develop chemistry along the left flank with Kristie Mewis and other Dash attackers along the top line.

Washington Spirit defeated Kansas City NWSL, 2-1, in a thrilling come-from-behind victory on the road, and did it with goals from their young attacking duo in Ashley Sanchez and Trinity Rodman.

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