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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7h

Third-best goal: Mina Tanaka vs. San Diego Wave FC (0.76 PSxG on 0.14 xG).

Cool, casual, and composed to tie things up against the Wave.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7h

Second-best goal: Jameese Joseph vs. Racing Louisville FC (0.77 PSxG on 0.09 xG).

Insane finish through multiple defenders to give her team the lead on the road.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7h

Top goal: Bia Zaneratto vs. Gotham FC (0.78 PSxG on 0.07 xG).

Unreal finish on a perfect cross.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7h

TIL FBref can update xG values during the week. Top 3 saves remain the same but updated top 3 goals below!

ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Goals and saves from NWSL week 24 with highest PSxG-xG 👇🧵

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Third-best save: Abby Smith vs. Angel City FC (0.40 PSxG on 0.04 xG).

Big save on a powerful shot.

ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Second-best save: Anna Moorhouse vs. Portland Thorns FC (0.69 PSxG on 0.19 xG).

Sees through her defenders to save a shot from right around the penalty spot.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Top save: Abby Smith vs. Angel City FC (0.75 PSxG on 0.11 xG).

Stays with the ball as it bobbles around the box.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Third-best goal: Trinity Rodman vs. North Carolina Courage (0.65 PSxG on 0.06 xG).

Unreal player.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Second-best goal: Mina Tanaka vs. San Diego Wave FC (0.76 PSxG on 0.14 xG).

Cool, casual, and composed to tie things up against the Wave.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Top goal: Jameese Joseph vs. Racing Louisville FC (0.77 PSxG on 0.09 xG).

Insane finish through multiple defenders to give her team the lead on the road.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality, and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality. Not a perfect way to measure best goals/saves, but cool to look at. Top 3 goals and saves below.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 1d

Goals and saves from NWSL week 24 with highest PSxG-xG 👇🧵

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 2d

Had a layover in St. Louis this evening which meant I got to be in Missouri/misery at the same time as my favorite team 😊

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Ok whoever started that Dumornay to Gotham rumor I’m gonna need you to restart it

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Third-best save: Jordyn Bloomer vs. North Carolina Courage (0.56 PSxG on 0.06 xG).

Has great reflexes on a tough to save shot

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Second-best save: Lorena vs. Angel City FC (0.68 PSxG on 0.06 xG).

Keeps Sugita from scoring on her ACFC debut and keeps her team in the game.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Top save: Claudia Dickey vs. Gotham FC (0.89 PSxG on 0.19 xG).

Secures a point for her team after 90 minutes of getting pelted with shots.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Third-best goal: Olivia Moultrie vs. Bay FC (0.54 PSxG on 0.08 xG).

Receives the ball with space to shoot and makes no mistake.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Second-best goal: Michelle Cooper vs. Angel City FC (0.70 PSxG on 0.11 xG).

Instant impact after coming on as a sub to secure the win for her team.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Top goal: Emma Sears vs. North Carolina Courage (0.82 PSxG on 0.12 xG).

I'm honestly not really sure what happened there but congrats to Emma and Racing!

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality, and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality. Not a perfect way to measure best goals/saves, but cool to look at. Top 3 goals and saves below.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 7d

Goals and saves from NWSL week 23 with highest PSxG-xG 👇🧵

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 15d

Third-best save: Alyssa Naeher vs. Kansas City Current (0.49 PSxG on 0.06 xG).

Stays with the unexpected bounce to keep her team in it for now.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 15d

Second-best save: Ann-Katrin Berger vs. Portland Thorns FC (0.54 PSxG on 0.07 xG).

Keeps an eye on the looping header to retain the clean sheet.

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ajsportstat @ajsportstat.bsky.social · 15d

Top save: Abby Smith vs. Washington Spirit (0.91 PSxG on 0.21 xG).

This turns into a goal a second later, but good on Smith for getting that initial save.

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