CanXNT Round-Up: 16th — 22nd May

England

Sabrina D’Angelo was on the bench for Arsenal for both of their matches this week. The first match was a relatively easy win for Arsenal as they beat Everton 4-1. In an important match in the WSL race for UWCL spots, Arsenal lost to Chelsea 2-0. For Chelsea, Kadeisha Buchanan and Jessie Fleming were subbed on late in the match. In Chelsea’s midweek feature, they beat West Ham 4-0. Both Fleming and Buchanan started that match. Now, Chelsea can win the league title if they win their last match of the season this upcoming weekend. At the other end of the table, Spurs and Reading played a pivotal match in the relegation battle. Shelina Zadorsky remained on the bench in a 4-1 win for Spurs. Whilst Reading lost, Deanne Rose made her long-awaited return since injuring her Achilles at the beginning of the season. In the Manchester derby—and a vital match in the title and UWCL races—Jayde Riviere’s United side beat Manchester City 2-1. She was an unused substitute.

France

Marie Levasseur played the full match for Fleury in a 1-1 draw with Bordeaux, putting their UWCL hopes nearly out of reach. In a match for the league title, Vanessa Gilles and Ashley Lawrence both started for their respective sides. In the end, Gilles’ Lyon clinched the D1 Arkema title with a 1-0 win over Lawrence’s PSG.

Italy

Julia Grosso made her return to the starting XI for Juventus. She played 59 minutes in their 4-2 loss.

Portugal

For Benfica, Cloé Lacasse came off the bench and scored the game-winning match in a 2-1 win against Amora. Lysianne Proulx was in net for Torreense in a 1-1 draw against Mimi Alidou’s Famalicåo.

Sweden

Evelyne Viens had a good match for Kristianstads, netting two goals in their 4-1 win over Djurgården. Clarissa Larisey also had an impressive match for BK Häcken. She assisted on the game-winner and then scored a goal of her own, helping Häcken to a 3-0 win over Linköping. Lastly, Sarah Stratigakis and Sura Yekka played the full match for Vittsjö in a 2-1 win.

USA

Victoria Pickett made an appearance off the bench for the North Carolina Courage in a 0-0 draw with Angel City. Sydney Collins was not on the game-day roster. The Orlando Pride upset the Washington Spirit 2-1; in that match, Amanda Allen was away on international duty, and Gabrielle Carle played the entire match. In a Canadian clash, Kailen Sheridan earned a clean sheet for the Wave in a 3-0 win over the Houston Dash. This was Sheridan’s 25th clean sheet in her NWSL career. On the other side, Sophie Schmidt and Allysha Chapman each played 83 minutes. Chapman earned her 100th NWSL appearance in that match. The Portland Thorns thumped the Chicago Red Stars 4-0. Bianca St-Georges played the entire match for the Red Stars, while Christine Sinclair came off the bench for the Thorns in the 62nd minute. Adriana Leon remained on the bench. Lastly, Jordyn Huitema and Quinn both started for the Reign in their 4-1 loss against Gotham. Huitema scored the Reign’s lone goal.