Prolific goal-scorers are worth their weight in gold. And few players have proven as effective at placing the ball into the back of the net as Lynn Williams.
Williams is a pivotal member of the U.S. Women's National Team. Her goal-scoring tendencies at club level — most recently with NJ/NY Gotham City — is a big reason why. She's a fox in the box capable of carving out space amid even the most watchful glares.
And despite splitting time in the NWSL and Australia's A-League at different points of her career, the 30-year-old Williams is on the precipice of history in America's top-flight women's league.
Williams finds herself one goal away from NWSL history. Here's what you need to know as she approaches the record for most career goals in NWSL history.
Most NWSL goals in a career
Williams lapped Kerr's record mark after bagging a strike against Chicago on Sunday. With her score, she became the NWSL's all-time leading goalscorer in all competitions, breaking Kerr's previous record of 78.
Kerr still is the record-holder for goals scored during the regular season, having netted 77 of her 78 scores in regular league play. 66 of Williams' strikes have taken place during the regular season, by comparison.
Joining Williams and Kerr on the all-time list are Canadian soccer icon Christine Sinclair (76), Alex Morgan (66) and Debinha (63).
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn Williams | 79 |
| 2 | Sam Kerr | 78 |
| 3 | Christine Sinclair | 76 |
| 4 | Alex Morgan | 66 |
| 5 | Debinha | 63 |
Assuming Williams continues to play in the league, she could very well bring the record to new heights by the time her career comes to a close.