🔬The Debrief on Saturday's tense NWSL action

More National Women’s Soccer League action occurred across the United States with three games scheduled.

Here is what went down.

What happened?

The scenes were tense across all the games!

A late penalty saw Bay FC pip Racing Louisville to three points before North Carolina Courage beat Washington Spirit 1-0 in another slim victory.

The late kick-off then saw Utah Royals upset Portland Thorns as the teams split the points in a 0-0 draw despite a staggering 41 shots combined.

Moment of the night

Ashley Sanchez grabbed the headlines on Saturday after returning to haunt her former club and scoring the game-winner against them.

Her shot was too much for goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, and she hit a haunting celebration after.

Stat of the night

Safe to say Bay FC have a bright future ahead of them if they keep things up! What’s in the water in California?

What this means

Looking at the table, Washington Spirit are third as their six-game unbeaten streak ends.

Portland Thorns sit fifth and are winless in three, while the North Carolina Courage are right below them in sixth.

A bit further down, Bay FC sit eighth with back-to-back wins. Racing Louisville are underneath in ninth, having not won in four.

Utah Royals remain at the bottom of the table but have picked up a vital point.

What comes next?

Looking ahead to Sunday’s action, Gotham FC host Seattle Reign FC in the early kick-off before things wrap up with Angel City FC against Orlando Pride.