Gotham FC striker Williams becomes all-time top NWSL goalscorer

The USWNT striker has now scored 79 goals in all competitions in the NWSL

There is a new all-time goalscoring leader in the NWSL.

NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Lynn Williams scored her 79th career goal in all competitions on Sunday night, breaking the record previously held by Sam Kerr.

Williams scored her record-breaking goal 57 minutes into a match against the Chicago Red Stars at Red Bull Arena. Jenna Nighswonger’s cross found Esther González in the box, and the Spain international’s volley was perfectly placed to give Williams a simple header on the doorstep.

The goal opened the scoring on the night. After Penelope Hocking equalized for the visitors, Ella Stevens scored a late winner for Gotham to ensure Williams would go home with three points on her record-breaking evening.

Williams, 30, was selected by the Western New York Flash in the 2015 NWSL college draft, and stayed with the team when they became the North Carolina Courage ahead of the 2017 season. She was traded to the Kansas City Current in 2022, but played just once due to an injury. In 2023, Williams was traded to Gotham FC.

Williams has won four NWSL titles and three NWSL Shields in her career,  in addition to one Golden Boot and one MVP award. She has also played at a World Cup and an Olympics with the U.S. women’s national team.

Watch Williams score record-breaking goal

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