All NWSL clubs have finally played the same number of games after an exciting week of NWSL action! Check out the top three goals and saves based on 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: Tamara Bolt vs. Chicago Stars (0.89 PSxG on 0.20 xG)
Bolt makes sure her first goal in Spirit colors counts as she drives the
final nail in the Chicago Stars’ coffin.
Goal 2: Taylor Suarez vs. Seattle Reign (0.66 PSxG on 0.08 xG)
Suarez scores the fastest goal by a substitute in NWSL history, putting the ball in the back of the net just 21 seconds after coming off the bench, and she does it in style.
Taylor Suarez vs. Utah Royals (0.88 PSxG on 0.32 xG)
Suarez cements her super-sub status by scoring within 72 seconds of entering the pitch just four days after she broke the league record.
Save 1: Cosette Morché vs. Portland Thorns (0.74 PSxG on 0.06 xG)
Morché has great awareness to capture and hold onto Reyna Reyes’ sneaky shot towards goal.
Save 2: Cosette Morché vs. Portland Thorns (0.72 PSxG on 0.11 xG)
Morché just barely gets her fingertips on the ball to deny one of the best strikers in the world.
Save 3: Sandy MacIver vs. Chicago Stars (0.71 PSxG on 0.13 xG)
MacIver’s view is obstructed at first, but she recovers well to keep Michelle Alozie’s effort out of the net.
