United States (US)- based Malawian striker Temwa Chawinga scored for Kansas City Current in a 2-0 victory over Bay FC at PayPal Park on Saturday night.
It was her 12th goal of the campaign.
The Kansas website reported Sunday that Temwa sealed the victory in the 92nd minute after forward Michelle Cooper opened the scoring in the 45th minute of the match.
“Chawinga then sealed the match in the second minute of second-half stoppage time. Forward Nichelle Prince began the play, intercepting the ball near [the] midfield and pushing it forward for Chawinga.
“Chawinga took the ball on a run from midfield and raced through the Bay FC defence, fending off defender for one-on-one opportunity with silkowtz.
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“Chawinga buried her opportunity with a clinical finish, firing a right-footed strike into the left side netting,” KC official website reported.
Temwa is the leading goal scorer in the National Women’s Soccer League with 12 goals, above Esther Gonzalez of Gotham City FC on assists tie breaker.
In an interview Sunday, Temwa said she was delighted with the victory.
“I am happy to keep on scoring goals for the team,” she wrote in a brief response.
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The Malawian is eight goals away from equalling last season’s 20-goal mark.
She became the first female player to win the golden boot award with 20 goals in NWSL history.
The Malawian has earned nomination for the 2025 Fifa Ballon d’Or award following her impressive performance last year.
The Scorchers striker recently broke another record in the NWSL as the fastest player to reach the 30-goal mark in history.
She etched her name in the history books after achieving the feat in 40 career regular appearances—11 matches quicker than the previous record holder Christian Press.
In addition, she is the first Kansas player to score 30 goals in 41 matches.
Last season, Temwa smashed several records in the US. She was named the Most Valuable Player in her debut season.
Temwa scored against all the 13 teams in the league last season.
