​1. Leicy Santos scores banger at the top of the box against NC CourageColombian star Leicy Santos scored what could be a goal of the year contender to open the scoring for the Washington Spirit against the North Carolina Courage on the road. The first touch to control the pass was impressive, but Santos unleashed a shot for a volley.Trinity Rodman later scored in the first half was an impressive goal of her own while being pulled inside the box. The Spirit hold second place in the NWSL standings with 27 points and two games in hand.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAshley Sanchez nearly scored off a free kick in the 50th minute with a great shot just over the wall, but it was called off due to a technicality with a Courage defender too close to the wall.2. Brazilian Angel City duo scores in first half against San Diego WaveAngel City FC’s Brazilian duo were responsible for the two goals in the club’s big 2-0 rivalry victory on the road against San Diego Wave. Angel City’s rapid movement kept the Wave on the back foot, and they held the first-place club from creating a strong scoring opportunity. Maiara Niehues scored the first goal with a tap in header from the back post, then Ary Borges scored a throw-in set piece with a shot right through the goalkeeper’s legs. Borges looked to have felt the rivalry with her celebration shushing the Wave supporter’s.3. Seattle win Cascadia rivalry at homeThe Reign won the latest edition of the NWSL’s most historic rivalry with a 2-0 win at home against the Portland Thorns. Ryanne Brown scored the first goal in the eighth minute to open up the scoring, which was also the defender’s first NWSL goal. Brown playing as a fullback on the right side stood onside along the right wing and timed a perfect run to receive the ball and take one touch into the box before sending her shot over the Portland goalkeeper. The three points keep the Reign within three points of the final spot in the NWSL playoffs.4. Marta scores 50th goal in 3-0 win against KC Current Team’s should know better than to give one of the greatest players of all time any sort of space. Marta can unleash a lethal strike at any point and the Current experienced it on Friday night.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Pride moved the ball down the pitch for a counter attack and Jacqueline Ovalle was momentarily stopped by the Current defenders inside the box forcing her to pass the ball to Marta. The Brazilian superstar was given plenty of time and space to square up her shot through the Current defense and into the back of the net.Despite the scoreline both clubs played a relatively even even first half nearly splitting possession in half and creating around the same level of shots.5. Esther ties Gotham FC scoring record with brace in 3-1 victory against Utah RoyalsGotham FC’s Spanish striker, Esther González, scored twice in Gotham FC’s 3-1 victory against the Utah Royals. The two goals tied returning star, Sam Kerr’s, al