Aug 7, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Racing Louisville FC forward Maja Lardner (16) celebrates with forward Emma Sears (13) after she scored her second goal in the second half against the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
Week 16 saw not one 4-3 game but two 4-3 games, some breathing room atop the table, and a new name thrust into the Golden Boot race.
Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this every Monday following NWSL match weeks. Some points will be factual, some will be opinion based, and some will just be random statements or observations.
Let’s dig in!
I. February soccer, here we come
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