Super Falcons forward Gift Monday found the back of the net again in the NWSL, but her strike was overshadowed by a once-in-a-lifetime moment between two sisters who marked their names in the league’s history books.
Sisters combine for a historic NWSL goal
In Washington Spirit’s thrilling 4-3 defeat to Angel City FC, Gift Monday scored her second NWSL goal, continuing her fine run since joining the American league, Footballrover reports.
Yet, the spotlight quickly shifted when Angel City’s Gisele Thompson scored her first-ever NWSL goal, assisted by her older sister Alyssa Thompson.
The 22nd-minute connection between the Thompson sisters wasn’t just a beautiful attacking play—it was a historic NWSL goal, making them the first pair of sisters to ever combine for a goal in league history.
Alyssa Thompson carved out space down the left flank and delivered a precise cross to her younger sister, who finished with a bold aerial strike to score her first professional goal.
Building on their achievements this year, the Thompson sisters’ goal on Friday followed a major milestone in February, when they became just the second set of sisters to start together in a U.S. women’s national team match—joining Sam and Kristie Mewis, who were the first to do so in 2021.
Gift Monday’s goal overshadowed by rare family moment
While Monday tapped in a calm equaliser late in the first half to keep Washington Spirit in the game, the buzz remained around the Thompson sisters’ feat.
The Super Falcons star played with energy and precision, but the headlines were stolen by the sibling synergy that stunned fans at Audi Field.
Monday’s performance was commendable, adding her name to the scoresheet again in just her fourth league appearance. But sometimes, even the best moments are eclipsed by history.
Washington Spirit will now look to bounce back in their next clash, with Gift Monday expected to remain a key attacking figure.
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