NWSL Weekend Recap: Oshoala leads Bay FC to victory, Courage and Thorns earn shutouts

In a thrilling match-up in the National Women’s Soccer League, Asisat Oshoala led Bay FC to a 1-0 victory over Racing Louisville with a late penalty kick goal. The game, held at Lynn Family Stadium, saw Bay FC’s Jordan Bagget fouling Princess Marfo in the box, leading to a penalty shot that Oshoala successfully converted in the 76th minute.

This win marked Bay FC’s sixth victory of the season, with the team showing strong defensive prowess by securing back-to-back shutouts. Racing Louisville, on the other hand, suffered their second consecutive loss after conceding a penalty in two straight games.

In another NWSL match-up, the North Carolina Courage secured their first road win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. Ashley Sanchez scored the lone goal of the match in the 19th minute, ending the Courage’s seven-game winless streak on the road.

Meanwhile, the Portland Thorns battled the Utah Royals to a scoreless draw in a tightly contested match in Sandy, Utah. Goalkeeper Shelby Hogan made six crucial saves for the Thorns, who were denied a goal by an offside ruling after Sophia Smith appeared to score in the 21st minute.

Overall, it was an action-packed day in the NWSL with exciting matches and standout performances from the league’s top players.