The 2019 NWSL started back up this week with plenty of action from the Aussies.
This goal was awarded the NWSL Goal of the Week.
Seems only fair that @CaitlinFoord repay the favor to @TobinHeath.
— NWSL (@NWSL) April 14, 2019
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Ellie Carpenter notched a full 90-minute performance in the Thorns 2-0 victory. Hayley Raso was not with the team as she is trying to finalize her visa.
Alanna Kennedy and Emily Van Egmond were both unavailable for the Orlando Pride where they were sidelined with illnesses.
Later in the day, the Houston Dash faced off against Reign FC. The back and forth match produced a 1-1 tie.
Elise Kellond-Knight entered the game in the 26th minute for the Reign due to an injured player. Lydia Williams was an unused sub in the game and Steph Catley was injured with a calf strain.
The final game of the week took place between Pride and Courage. Both teams were looking for their first wins of the season, but the Courage looked in command for the entirety of the game, winning 5-0.
Van Egmond and Kennedy were both able to start and play a full 90 minutes for the Pride.
While the NWSL was just starting up their season the Primera División and Topperien continued their season including the teams that have Aussies are represented on.Â
Toppserien (Norway)
Tameka Yallop’s Klepp IL have made a fantastic start to the 2019 season as they continued their undefeated streak with a 1-0 win over Røa on Saturday.
They sit second on the ladder on goal difference with VÃ¥lerenga leading the way.Â
Primera División (Spain)
Reigning Champions Atletico Madrid still sits on top of the table but by just three points with Barcelona able to pounce if they slip up. Atletico's latest win came on Saturday against Sporting Huelva however, Alex Chidiac didn't feature.Â
The Adelaide-born Matilda has only made six appearances for the team this season, her most recent coming on March 30 in their 3-1 victory over Real Betis.Â
For Aivi Luik, who is at Levante, she featured as a substitute in her sides 4-0 win over Logroño.
The team will likely retain their third place on the ladder with fourth unable to catch them with just two rounds left while Barcelona has an 18-point lead in second.Â
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