This weekend was packed with exciting NWSL action! Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG).
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Goal 1: Evelyn Shores vs. Racing Louisville (0.81 PSxG on 0.11 xG)
Shores has a brilliant run on the left side and makes sure a beautifully-weighted ball from Ally Sentnor ends up in
the back of the net to earn her first career brace.
Goal 2: Kiana Palacios vs. Boston Legacy (0.80 PSxG on 0.14 xG)
Palacios gets goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn her second assist of the season, getting on the end of a long ball and shooting it right on target.
Goal 3: Olivia Thomas vs. Gotham FC (0.67 PSxG on 0.05 xG)
A brilliant individual effort from Thomas culminates in a sneaky nutmeg and a spectacular finish into the far corner.
Save 1: Sandy MacIver vs. Portland Thorns (0.58 PSxG on 0.09 xG)
MacIver has a heroic dive to preserve her team’s lead away from home.
Save 2: Claudia Dickey vs. San Diego Wave (0.59 PSxG on 0.12 xG)
Dickey reacts quick to keep Kennedy Wesley’s unexpected header out of the back of the net.
Save 3: Claudia Dickey vs. San Diego Wave (0.53 PSxG on 0.07 xG)
Dickey once again has good positioning and good reflexes to preserve her team’s lead against a 10-man opponent.
