NWSL by the Numbers: FIFA Women's World Cup 2015
June 29, 2015 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release
CHICAGO (June 29, 2015) - Following the conclusion of the Quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015, the National Women's Soccer League takes an inside look at the important numbers from the 51 NWSL players that participated in the tournament.
Below is a unique look into the NWSL by the Numbers - Women's World Cup:
3 The number of countries in the semifinals at 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup with at least one NWSL player on their roster.
9 Assists by NWSL players at the World Cup (Washington Spirit forward Ngozi Okobi 2, Sky Blue FC forward Samantha Kerr, Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair, Portland Thorns FC forward Jodie Taylor, Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston, Seattle Reign FC forward Megan Rapinoe, Washington Spirit defender Ali Krieger, Western New York Flash forward Sydney Leroux).
13 Goals scored by NWSL players at the World Cup (Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair 2, Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd 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).
16 The number of players who played every minute for their country at the World Cup (Portland Thorns FC defender Steph Catley (Australia), Sky Blue FC defender Caitlin Foord (Australia), Sky Blue FC forward Samantha Kerr (Australia), Houston Dash goalkeeper Erin McLeod (Canada), Houston Dash defender Allysha Chapman (Canada), Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (Canada), Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Nadine Angerer (Germany), Washington Spirit midfielder Veronica Perez (Mexico), Chicago Red Stars defender Abby Erceg (New Zealand), Washington Spirit forward Ngozi Okobi (Nigeria), Washington Spirit defender Josephine Chukwunonye (Nigeria), 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).
24 The number of NWSL players (out of 51) remaining at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup - more than a quarter of the 96 players on the rosters of the four countries still standing at the tournament.
30 Saves by NWSL goalkeepers at the World Cup (Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo 11, Houston Dash goalkeeper Erin McLeod 10, and Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Nadine Angerer 9).
31 The number of matches (out of 48) at the 2015 World Cup that have featured an appearance by at least one current NWSL player.
43 The number of outfield players (out of 45) to make at least one appearance at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada.
134 The number of victories in Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo's international career - the most all-time wins by a U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper, one more than former U.S. international Brianna Scurry.
160 Appearances by NWSL players at the tournament in Canada (127 starts, 33 substitutes).
197.14 The number of minutes per goal allowed by NWSL goalkeepers at the World Cup.
432 Consecutive minutes the United States has played 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.
2,311 The number of minutes played by Houston Dash players at the World Cup - the most of any NWSL club at the tournament, with Portland Thorns FC (2,254), the Washington Spirit (1,581) and the Chicago Red Stars (1,399) their closest competitors.
11,229 Minutes played by NWSL players at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup (11.73 percent of all minutes played at the tournament).
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