After a delay due to video replay issues at Yahoo Sports, my coverage of NWSL action this season is ready to go. First up...
The Washington Spirit host Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Aubrey Bledsoe are the keepers. Washington got going in the 59th minute with a Samantha Staab goal, via Cheyna Matthews. The Spirit added on in stoppage time with a Megan Crosson goal, set up by Mallory Pugh. This stood for a 2-0 win, with the woman of the match being Staab for her goal on her debut.
Also, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Stephanie Labbe protect the nets. Chicago opened in the 26th minute with a Sam Kerr goal, coming off of Yuki Nagasato. North Carolina tied it in the 66th minute with a Crystal Dunn goal, assisted by Jessica McDonald. The Red Stars had a yellow card for a foul by Michele Vasconcelos in the 89th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dunn's equalizer making her the woman of the match.
On Sunday, the Orlando Pride bring in the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Ashlyn Harris are the American keepers. Portland started in the 45th minute with a Caitlin Foord goal, passed from Tobin Heath. The Thorns added on with a Heath goal in the 49th minute, helped along by Foord. Orlando's Camila took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. Portland won 2-0, with Heath picked as woman of the match.
Finally, the Houston Dash host Reign FC. Michelle Betos and Jane Campbell are between the sticks. Houston struck first in the 10th minute with a Nichelle Prince goal. Reign tied it on a Darian Jenkins goal in the 58th minute, courtesy of Jodie Taylor. Sophie Schmidt of the Dash received a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. Kristen McNabb of Reign took a yellow card for her 79th minute foul. In stoppage time, Christine Nairn of Houston picked up a yellow card for a foul. The final remained at 1-1, with Jenkins picked as woman of the match.
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