Written By: Marilia Macedo
OL Reign faced Kansas City Current on Saturday, June 10, at Lumen Field – which was set all colorful due to Pride Month. Sofia Huerta – the player of the match – helped the Seattle team take the lead during the first half, and Jordyn Huitema doubled it during the second half. However, in the end, Isabel Rodriguez reduced the score to 2-1.
The match started worryingly for Laura Harvey: in the first few minutes, Megan Rapinoe had to leave the field due to a leg injury, and Latsko was the one to join the game.
During the duel, Reign had more possession of the ball and maintained high pressure, anticipating passes and reaching the opposing area more easily.
Then, Harvey’s squad could take the lead at 35′, with Huerta converting a penalty kick, 1-0.
In Kansas’ few opportunities, the visitors found goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce focused on blocking every attempt, stopping Kizer and DiBernardo – at least in that first half.
The second half was more balanced. Even Current had Michelle Cooper’s equalizer canceled with the help of VAR, which concluded there was an offside in the play.
Nevertheless, the Bold did not slow down and reached the second goal with Huitema, at 68′, with an assist from Huerta, 2-0.
Finally, in stoppage time, Isabela scored a late goal after a meticulous cross from Mimmi Larsson, 2-1.
Harvey’s team played consistently and managed three more points in the NWSL regular season, and the next OL Reign match will be against Houston Dash, on Saturday, June 17, at 8:30 PM ET. Meanwhile, Kansas City will face the Washington Spirit on Sunday, June 18, at 7 PM ET.
Photo courtesy of OL Reign
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