NOTES TO KNOW

KC CURRENTLY EXTENDING ITS STREAK

The Kansas City Current kept its unbeaten streak alive off a goal from defender Elizabeth Ball, who became the 15th goal scorer for the club this season, marking a new single-season record for goal scorers at one club. Ball’s goal also marked her second career tally and first since 2021. The Current lead all clubs with 26 goals on the season.

Rookie midfielder Claire Hutton recorded her first professional career assist on Ball’s goal, making her the youngest player to record an assist for the Current. The 18-year-old is the third- youngest player to record a regular season assist in league history. With a 1-0 win over the Utah Royals, the Current have matched its club unbeaten streak, having won13 games since September 30, 2023.

IT’S A BANDA WORLD

The Orlando Pride officially set a new NWSL record for consecutive regular season wins with a 2-1 win over Portland Thorns FC. The record-breaking eighth win for the club came off a brace from Zambian forward Barbra Banda who is now tied with Thorns forward Sophia Smith for the league brace lead with three this season. With her two-goal performance, Banda also tied the club record for braces in a single season set by teammate and fellow forward Marta in 2017.

BETHUNE LEADER

Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune’s explosive rookie season is showing no signs of slowing down after the first-year pro notched her fourth goal and eighth assist in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Reign last weekend. Bethune leads all rookies in both categories, notably setting a new league record for assists by a rookie. The record for assists by any player in a single season was set by Tobin Heath in 2016 with 10 assists.

Midfielder Andi Sullivan scored the 200th goal of the 2024 regular season off a penalty kick. Forward Ouleymata Sarr also recorded a goal in the win.

STEVENS SPEED

NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder Ella Stevens notched the fastest brace this season with 2 minutes and 12 seconds in between goals in the club’s 2-0 win over Bay FC. In addition, midfielder Esther recorded her second assist of the season and her NWSL career.

With a shutout, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger notched her third clean sheet in six games. The veteran keeper has not allowed more than one goal in any game.

WEEK 10 MATCH RESULTS

Thursday, May 23

Angel City FC vs. San Diego Wave FC |0-0 | Match Recap

Friday, May 24

Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns FC | 2-1 | Match Recap

Washington Spirit vs. Seattle Reign | 3-2 | Match Recap

Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage |3-0 | Match Recap

Bay FC vs. NJ / NY Gotham FC | 0-2 | Match Recap

Saturday, May 25

Chicago Red Stars vs. Racing Louisville FC | 0-1 | Match Recap

Utah Royals FC vs. Kansas City Current | 0-1| Match Recap