The NWSL kicks off the weekend with the ‘Spanish’ Gotham coached by Juan Carlos Amorós and where Spaniards Esther González and Maitane López are ready to defend their title. In a vibrant era, with the emergence of Bay City FC from Kudananji and Oshoala, these are the main characters to follow.
1
Asisat Oshoala
Bay City FC
Hailing from Barça, Asisat Oshoala has the distinction of being elected the best player of the African Confederation six times. With the Blaugrana team, the Nigerian forward scored 107 goals in 149 games in all competitions.
2
Sophia Smith
Portland thorn
The United States national team superstar was awarded the Golden Boot in the last League thanks to his 11 goals. At 23 years old, he wants to continue breaking records.
3
Racheal Kudananji
Bay City FC
From Madrid CFF, the Zambian striker broke the bank as the most expensive signing in women’s football, leaving 735,000 euros in the club’s coffers with future variables that could exceed 800,000 in total investment.
4
Barbara Banda
OrlandoPride
The Zambian striker, from Chinese club, Shanghai Shengli, scored 41 goals in 51 games for the Asian team and won the Golden Boot in his first season at the club.
5
Mallory Swanson
Chicago Red Stars
After overcoming a knee injury that kept him out of the World Cup with the United States, the Chicago Red Stars star has renewed with his club ready to regain his best version.
6
Jessie Fleming
Portland thorn
The Canadian midfielder left Chelsea for Portland as one of the big signings of the 2024 season and will join his teammate Sinclair.
7
Esther Gonzalez
NJ/NY Gotham FC
The Andalusian forward, formerly of Real Madrid, defended the title with ‘Spanish’ Gotham ready to shine another season with his decisive goals.
8
Alex Morgan
San Diego waves
The 24-year-old veteran showed he has the ropes moments after scoring a header against Gotham to win the Challenge Cup. In a season without her great friend Megan Rapinoe, the attacker continues to generate great expectations.
Source: La Verdad
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