Soccer News
Temwa Chawinga ties Sam Kerr’s single-season goal record with 18th tally
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga scored her 18th goal of the season on Saturday, tying Sam Kerr’s single-season NWSL record set in 2019.
Chawinga scored two minutes into a 2-0 victory over Racing Louisville when she ran behind Louisville’s defense and got on the end of Debinha’s pass inside the penalty box.
Chawinga nearly set the record on multiple occasions in the moments following that goal, including hitting the post in the 10th minute.
Vanessa DiBernardo scored on a direct free kick from just outside the box in the 86th minute for Kansas City’s second goal.
“She’s so dangerous offensively, but she works so hard defensively as well,,” DiBernardo said about Chawinga after the match. “I don’t know if she gets enough credit for that. She’s grown so much as a player from the beginning of the season to the end of the season. It’s been so fun to watch her play and play with her.”
Kerr scored 18 goals for the Chicago Red Stars in 21 games, finishing with 0.87 goals per 90 minutes. Saturday was Chawinga’s 23rd game of the season.
Chawinga has three more games to set the record. She currently has five more goals than the Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda, the next closest player in the NWSL Golden Boot race.
I’m Thomas Clark, from the ever-sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. At 47, my life’s not your usual nine-to-five grind; I’m the voice behind the screen at FC Soccer News. My days are a mix of passion and professionalism as I weave words for the love of the game. University of Arizona’s where I honed my skills, but the real education came from the hours spent in local cafes, my eyes glued to my laptop, and my mind playing the field.
Soccer’s not just my beat—it’s the rhythm to my life. I analyze plays with a tactical mind and share insights that cut through the noise. Outside work, my appetite for adventure is as strong as a striker’s kick. The chef in me loves experimenting in the kitchen, and when the hiking trails call my name, I answer with boots laced tight. I’ve got music in my bones, and you’ll often find me lost in the melodies of a well-strummed guitar.
Away from the adrenaline of sports and the hum of daily life, my world orbits around my family. Dinner tables are our huddles, where laughter and stories bounce around like a well-played ball. Weekends are sacred—reserved for family bike rides and movie marathons, where I pass down my love for classics to my two bright kids. Parenthood’s more rewarding than any byline, and it’s taught me the true value of teamwork. My wife is my rock, my steady defender, offering unwavering support through every deadline and draft. Together, we’ve built a life that’s as dynamic as the games I cover—a blend of commitment, joy, and the unending chase of a story worth telling.
