Matchweek 8 Recap: Defender Goals, Pride Goals, & PK Goals
NWSLsoccer.com, May 19, 2026
Top Moments - Temwa Chawinga scores her 40th career regular-season goal. - Kimmi Ascanio wins it late for San Diego Wave vs. the Washington Spirit, putting them in first place. - Gotham defender Tierna Davidson puts away her first regular-season goal since 2019. - Denver Summit FC win their first
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