NWSL's Best XI: Kansas City's Stars Shine as Rookie Lily Reale Impressed
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NWSL's Best XI: Kansas City's Stars Shine as Rookie Lily Reale Impressed

An overview of the top performances from the recent NWSL matches, highlighting key players including Michelle Cooper and Temwa Chawinga.

NWSL Team of the Week

The Attacking Third crew picked their best XI from NWSL's third week.

Week three of the 2025 NWSL regular season saw some standout performances. The highlight was Cooper from Kansas City Current, who excelled in dribbles and contributed significantly with goal attempts and assists. Chawinga, also from the Current, continues to impress with a consistent goal-scoring trend.

Forwards:

  • Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current): Scored and assisted in a recent match, leading her team’s offensive efforts.
  • Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current): Continues to showcase her skills as the Golden Boot winner.
  • Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit): Delivered a game-winning performance with two goals in a pivotal match.

Midfielders:

  • Debinha (Kansas City Current): Consistently impactful, scored and significantly contributed to team dynamics.
  • Haley McCutcheon (Orlando Pride): Score her second goal of the season while excelling in recoveries.
  • Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave): Made notable contributions despite a loss, showcasing her ability to assist and press effectively.

Defenders:

  • M.A. Vignola (Angel City FC): Demonstrated agility and effectiveness in her role.
  • Lily Reale (Gotham FC): Lived up to expectations after her professional debut.

Goalkeeper:

  • Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns FC): Crucial saves in a high-pressure match.

Coach:

  • Vlatko Andonovski (Kansas City Current): Spearheading an impressive start for his team this season.

Watch Live Matches: Select NWSL regular season matches are available across CBS platforms, including CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+.

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