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Analyzing Saturday’s NWSL Matches

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Jun 16, 2024

The action in the National Women’s Soccer League continued on Saturday with four games scheduled across the United States. The day kicked off with Gotham FC securing a 2-0 road win against Racing Louisville, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Draws were a recurring theme throughout the day, with Washington Spirit holding San Diego Wave to a 1-1 draw and Orlando Pride settling for a goalless draw against North Carolina. In the final game of the day, Houston Dash and Angel City FC ended in a goalless draw after Jane Campbell saved a penalty.

Croix Bethune was named the player of the night after scoring a 96th-minute equalizer for Washington Spirit in front of a record crowd of 19,897 fans. Ella Stevens sealed all three points for Gotham with a crisp one-time finish, becoming the first player this season to score in three straight regular-season road games.

Looking at the current standings, Orlando Pride sits in second place followed by Washington Spirit, who are just one point behind in third. Gotham FC is in fourth place, trailing by three points but with a game in hand. North Carolina Courage, Racing Louisville, and San Diego Wave occupy the seventh, eighth, and ninth spots respectively, with Houston Dash sitting just above Angel City FC in 10th place.

Next on the schedule is a highly anticipated derby on Sunday, as Seattle Reign (13th) host their rivals Portland Thorns (fifth). Later, Bay FC (12th) will welcome Utah Royals to town for another exciting match.

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