In this week’s iteration of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re focusing on the Chicago Stars. In Week 17, though, the Stars may as well be referred to as Ludmila and friends. The Brazilian international managed a perfect hat trick in just over 10 minutes after Chicago found themselves facing a multi-goal deficit for the second time in four days. The hat trick is now the fastest in National Women’s Soccer League history.
While our Anatomy pick is usually a team-centric effort, we’d be remiss to overlook this work of art. Let’s break down the first of Ludmila’s historic scores from Friday night against the North Carolina Courage.