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Pietra Tordin's maiden hat trick lit up the NWSL, but knee injuries to Lindsey Heaps and Mal Swanson have cast a shadow over a weekend of contrasting fortunes for USWNT stars.
AIPortland Thorns forward Pietra Tordin delivered the standout moment of the weekend, bagging her first career hat trick in a convincing display against Boston Legacy. The treble took her season tally to seven goals and cemented her position as the NWSL's leader in combined goals and assists, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
Not everything was rosy for the US Women's National Team contingent. Lindsey Heaps has now sat out two matches with a knee complaint, while Mal Swanson was forced off early in her latest outing with a similar issue. Both absences will be monitored closely ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson both found the net for their respective clubs, pushing their individual season tallies to nine goals apiece. Emma Sears broke a five-match drought with a brace for Racing Louisville, and Jordynn Dudley played a key role in Gotham's victory - setting up the winner and creating several clear-cut chances.
Chicago Stars' Jameese Joseph extended her barren run to 15 games without a goal. Washington Spirit goalkeeper Tara Rudd came under fire after her side shipped three early goals, and Houston Dash's Avery Patterson failed to impose herself as her team's poor form continued.
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