September 7, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release
SEATTLE, WA. – Seattle Reign FC picked up its third consecutive win in a match on the road against Angel City FC. The 3-2 match featured goals from defender Sofia Huerta, midfielder Ji So-Yun and forward Tziarra King.
At BMO Stadium, the match got off to a rocky start for the Reign, as the team conceded a goal in just the eighth minute of the match. Angel City’s Alyssa Thompson had the ball at her feet, taking her space before firing off a low shot into the back of the net.
Down a goal, the Reign were forced to make their first change of the night just 17 minutes into the match, when veteran midfielder Jess Fishlock went down injured and could not continue, she was replaced by Angharad James-Turner and play continued.
Less than a quarter of an hour later, the tides shifted for Seattle, as they were awarded a penalty kick when forward Jordyn Huitema was fouled in the box. For the second consecutive match, Huerta stepped up the spot to take the kick and was cool as ever, hitting the ball to the right side of the net to level the match.
As the half was coming to a close, the Reign had another great opportunity, beginning with a shot from midfielder Quinn that forced a save from Angel City, before Huitema’s follow up was also saved.
Six minutes into first half stoppage time, midfielder Ji So-Yun earned the lead for the Reign, showing off her footwork before sending the ball into the back of the net.
After halftime, the Reign found an all-important third goal of the match just 14 minutes into the second half. Forward Ana-Maria Crnogorčević sliced a ball to the back post, where forward Tziarra King was there to finish it.
In the 67th minute, drama ensued as it seemed Angel City had found another goal, but forward Sydney Leroux was ruled offside in the buildup and the match continued at a score of 3-1. The home side had another goal called back for a foul in the 85th minute, much to the chagrin of the crowd.
Nine minutes into stoppage time, Angel City found a second goal from the head of Leroux, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. At the final whistle, the Reign secured another three points in their third consecutive win.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
19 DIFFERENT XIs: The Reign have listed a different starting XI through all 19 games this season. Defender Sofia Huerta, who has played every minute this season, is the only player to start every game for the Reign.
GOALS GALORE: Seattle has…