Wednesday, August 7, 2019

NWSL Midweek - August 7, 2019

Two games at midweek this time, beginning with...

Utah Royals FC hosting Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Nicole Barnhart protect the nets. Utah began in the 27th minute with a Christen Press goal on a deflected Lo'eau LaBonta pass. The Royals added on in the 29th minute with another Press goal, assisted by LaBonta. Utah extended the lead in the 48th minute as Amy Rodriguez scored, thanks to Mallory Weber. Sky Blue had yellow cards for a Kenie Wright foul in the 60th minute and dissent by Jen Hoy from the bench in the 61st minute. The final was 3-0, with Press named woman of the match.

Up in Tacoma, Reign FC hosts the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Casey Murphy are the keepers. Reign's Steph Catley had a yellow card for a 31st minute foul. Reign got going in the 55th minute with a Rosie White goal on a rebound. Jodie Taylor of Reign took a yellow card for a 78th minute foul. The final held at 1-0, with the woman of the match being Reign's Lauren Barnes who blocked a handful of Thorns shots.

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