NWSL by the Numbers - FIFA Women's World Cup 2015
Published on July 6, 2015 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release
CHICAGO (July 6, 2015) - Following the United States defeating Japan, 5-2, to win the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 on Sunday, the National Women's Soccer League takes an inside look at the important numbers from the more than 50 NWSL players that participated in the tournament.
Below is a unique look into the NWSL by the Numbers - Women's World Cup:
1 The number of U.S. internationals to score in four consecutive games at a Women's World Cup - Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd, with goals against Colombia, China, Germany and Japan.
3 The minute in which Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd scored the opening goal of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final - the fastest goal in the history of the final. Lloyd went on to record the first hat trick during a Women's World Cup Final.
5 The number of NWSL players who played every minute of the tournament for the United States: Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston (United States), FC Kansas City defender Becky Sauerbrunn (United States), Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd (United States), Houston Dash defender Meghan Klingenberg (United States), Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo (United States).
6 The number of goals scored by Houston Dash players (all by U.S. international midfielder Carli Lloyd) - the most by an NWSL club at the tournament, one more than the five scored by Portland Thorns FC players (Canada international forward Christine Sinclair 2, U.S. international forward Alex Morgan, England international forward Jodie Taylor, U.S. international midfielder Tobin Heath).
9 The number of NWSL clubs (every team in the league) to have a goal scorer at the World Cup.
10 Career shutouts at the World Cup by Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo - tied with Brianna Scurry for the most all-time by a U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper.
13 Assists by NWSL players at the World Cup (Washington Spirit forward Ngozi Okobi 2, Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston 2, Seattle Reign FC midfielder Megan Rapinoe 2, Sky Blue FC forward Samantha Kerr, Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair, Portland Thorns FC forward Jodie Taylor, Washington Spirit defender Ali Krieger, Western New York Flash forward Sydney Leroux, Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd, Houston Dash midfielder Morgan Brian).
16 The number of minutes in which Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd recorded her hat trick against Japan - the fastest hat trick in the history of the Women's World Cup.
23 Goals scored by NWSL players at the World Cup (Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd 6, Boston Breakers forward Kyah Simon 3, Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair 2, Seattle Reign FC midfielder Megan Rapinoe 2, Western New York Flash forward Ajara Nchout Njoya, Portland Thorns FC forward Jodie Taylor, Washington Spirit midfielder Veronica Perez, Washington Spirit forward Francisca Ordega, Washington Spirit forward Ngozi Okobi, Chicago Red Stars forward Christen Press, Portland Thorns FC forward Alex Morgan, Sky Blue FC forward Kelley O'Hara, FC Kansas City midfielder Lauren Holiday, Portland Thorns FC midfielder Tobin Heath).
35 The number of matches (out of 52) at the 2015 World Cup that have featured an appearance by at least one current NWSL player.
40 Saves made by NWSL goalkeepers at the World Cup (Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo 15, Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Nadine Angerer 15, Houston Dash goalkeeper Erin McLeod 10).
53 The number of NWSL players at the World Cup, 47 of which made at least one appearance.
194 Appearances by NWSL players at the tournament in Canada (155 starts, 39 substitutes).
540 Consecutive minutes the United States went without conceding a goal with a defense consisting of Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo, FC Kansas City defender Becky Sauerbrunn, Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston, Washington Spirit defender Ali Krieger and Houston Dash defender Meghan Klingenberg - tied for the longest in Women's World Cup history.
690 The number of minutes played by Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Nadine Angerer - the most of any NWSL player at the World Cup. The Germany international played in all seven of her country's games at the tournament, including two matches that went to extra time.
2,854 The number of minutes played by Portland Thorns FC players at the World Cup - the most of any NWSL club, just three more than Houston Dash players (Portland Thorns FC 2,854; Houston Dash 2,851; Washington Spirit 1,761; FC Kansas City 1,618; Chicago Red Stars 1,579; Sky Blue FC 1,430; Seattle Reign FC 1,100; Western New York Flash 529; Boston Breakers 353).
14,075 Minutes played by NWSL players at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup (13.49 percent of all minutes played at the tournament).
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