This weekend was full of 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: Rose Lavelle vs. Seattle Reign (0.71 PSxG on 0.09 xG)
Lavelle scores her second banger in three days to seal the incredible comeback win for the Bats.
Goal 2: Karlie Lema vs. North Carolina Courage (0.95 PSxG on 0.40 xG)
Lema’s pace and accuracy shine as
she gets on the end of a long ball and shoots it into the net from a tight angle.
Goal 3: Sammy Smith vs. Washington Spirit (0.60 PSxG on 0.21 xG)
Smith reaps the rewards of a perfectly timed run as she beats the Spirit back line.
Save 1: Mackenzie Arnold vs. Denver Summit (0.87 PSxG on 0.09 xG)
Arnold pulls off an incredible save on a high-quality shot to keep her team in the game for now.
Save 2: Marisa Jordan vs. San Diego Wave (0.77 PSxG on 0.05 xG)
Jordan is able to take advantage of the relative lack of pace on the outside-of-the-box shot and easily collects.
Save 3: Katie Atkinson vs. Angel City (0.80 PSxG on 0.11 xG)
Atkinson has great positioning at the near post to prevent Emily Sams from sneaking one past her.
