Top 5 Goals: FA WSL and NWSL Challenge Cup Week 6

April 26, 2022
By Rohtas Wadera

As the stakes are raised with each week, the games around the world become more competitive, and the moments and goals end up being even bigger and better. This week’s list features at least four goals that could’ve taken the No. 1 spot, which means we’ve got some next-level pieces of skill to enjoy this week. So let’s look at the best women’s soccer goals from the FA WSL and NWSL Challenge Cup Week 6.

5. Bianca St. Georges – Chicago Red Stars

Game on in KC 😱@biancastgeorges | @chicagoredstars pic.twitter.com/xAFnZRVcTV

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 24, 2022

Chicago missed out on the semifinal round, but they managed to make things interesting against Kansas City. Ella Stevens whipped in an incredible ball that swerved high in the air before finally coming down.

Bianca St. Georges was ready and did really well to head this ball down accurately. It might not have gotten them a win, but it was a nice show of resilience from Chicago.

4. Malia Berkely – North Carolina Courage

Marking her first #NWSL goal in style 😱

A rocket from @millib13 🚀@TheNCCourage | #CourageUnitesUs pic.twitter.com/QCnBr5PB8H

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 23, 2022

Malia Berkely is getting her chance to shine with North Carolina after signing with the team back in December. After getting some experience with Bordeaux in France, she’s clearly showing how the experience there has helped her improve as a player.

This was a lovely piece of skill, where Berkely took two touches to set herself up, and no one from the Spirit stepped up to pressure the ball. Once she put her foot through the ball, it only had one place to go–upper 90. A clean strike and a beautiful goal to watch for another player; the Courage will continue to develop.

3. Guro Reiten – Chelsea

Another week, another moment of @guro_reiten MAGIC 💫#BarclaysFAWSL @ChelseaFCW pic.twitter.com/hjEHN6OoHD

— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) April 25, 2022

This is now the fourth time in as many weeks that Guro Reiten has landed on our Top 5 Goals list, and for good reason. This might be the best of the bunch that she’s scored, and it exhibits why she is so good.

First, she fakes out one overly-aggressive defender by kicking it past her and then goes for the spectacular. From how she lines up her body, you can tell that she’s going for the chip shot and not a cross. This is of the highest quality, and Chelsea and still in first place in large part due to Guro Reiten’s contributions.

2. Jessie Fleming – Chelsea

An absolute SCORCHER 🔥🔥🔥

Is this the best goal of the #BarclaysFAWSL season from Jessie Fleming? 👀 pic.twitter.com/LKeqWRbr33

— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) April 25, 2022

We just mentioned one Chelsea midfielder in Guro Reiten, and now we talk about another incredible midfielder for the Blues, Jessie Fleming. Fleming has also been in a great run of form and is scoring more than she ever has for both club and country. This is sure to be one of the best goals when her career highlight reel is put together.

From the moment the ball left her foot, it flew into the far corner. The ball also had a bit of swerve as it went up over the keeper and then dipped into the net. To think that Chelsea has this many weapons is a scary thought for almost every team in the league.

1. Alex Loera – Kansas City Current

.@alexisaloera ARE YOU SERIOUS

WHAT A WAY TO GET YOUR FIRST PRO GOAL 🚀@thekccurrent | #tealrising pic.twitter.com/45NQwcUVHa

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 24, 2022

Alex Loera made a pretty big splash for the Kansas City Current. The former fourth-round 2021 NWSL Draft pick even made Sportscenter’s Top 10 plays with this goal, making it more special. Not a bad way to score your first professional goal.

Loera was able to run onto it and line it up before having a go from long range. Her strike arrowed into the top corner from what looks like at least 25 yards out or more. Talk about a moment to remember; this is one Alex Loera surely won’t forget.