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Egusi, Nigerians, and Ewing - Washington feels like home for Wizards rookie Felix Okpara
For 22-year-old center Felix Okpara, Washington is going to mean way more than the city where his NBA career begins. It is also home to one of the largest Nigerian and African communities in the United States.
Five Super Falcons players who must deliver for an 11th WAFCON title
Nigeria open the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title against Malawi in Rabat on July 28, chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown at a tournament expanded to 16 teams for the first time.
NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit reclaim No. 1 spot after Gotham FC falter
The Washington Spirit took back the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings with their fifth win in six games, as Gotham FC dropped points on the road.
NWSL's Washington Spirit sign Burkina Faso defender Alimata Bélem from Eibar
Washington Spirit have signed Burkina Faso defender Alimata Bélem to a four-year contract through the 2029 season, the club announced on Tuesday, bringing their contingent of African internationals to five.
NWSL Power Rankings: Star-studded Gotham beat Spirit, jump to No. 1
With Rose Lavelle, Esther González, Jaedyn Shaw and Sam Kerr all in form, it's impossible to keep Gotham off the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.
Nigeria 'never get tired of winning' WAFCON says Washington Spirit's Deborah Abiodun
Sam Kerr returns for Gotham in sold-out Queens win
Sam Kerr made her highly anticipated return to Gotham FC and the NWSL on Wednesday, coming off the bench in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in front of a record-breaking crowd at Citi Field.
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Spirit | 17 | +14 | 36 |
| 2 | Gotham FC | 17 | +10 | 34 |
| 3 | Utah Royals | 17 | +8 | 30 |
| 4 | San Diego Wave FC | 17 | +4 | 29 |
| 5 | Portland Thorns F.. | 17 | +7 | 28 |
| 6 | Kansas City Curre.. | 17 | +4 | 28 |
| 7 | Orlando Pride | 17 | +1 | 23 |
| 8 | Angel City FC | 15 | +7 | 22 |
| 9 | North Carolina Co.. | 15 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Seattle Reign FC | 15 | -2 | 20 |
| 11 | Denver Summit FC | 15 | +1 | 19 |
| 12 | Houston Dash | 16 | -5 | 19 |
| 13 | Boston Legacy FC | 17 | -5 | 19 |
| 14 | Bay FC | 16 | -5 | 18 |
| 15 | Chicago Stars FC | 16 | -23 | 12 |
| 16 | Racing Louisville.. | 16 | -14 | 11 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Trinity Rodman | 8 | 17 | 5 |
| 10 | Leicy Santos | 5 | 17 | 4 |
| 27 | Sofia Cantore | 4 | 17 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Trinity Rodman | 5 | 17 | 8 |
| 10 | Leicy Santos | 4 | 17 | 5 |
| 19 | Rosemonde Koua.. | 3 | 15 | 0 |