Seattle Reign FC vs Washington Spirit, 2023 NWSL, Regular Season
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Seattle Reign FC are hosting Washington Spirit
at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the NWSL.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Megan Rapinoe.
- 7': Corner, OL Reign. Conceded by Sam Staab.
- 11': Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ouleymata Sarr with a cross.
- 11': Offside, OL Reign. Jess Fishlock is caught offside.
- 12': Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 12': Olivia Van der Jagt (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Corner, OL Reign. Conceded by Ouleymata Sarr.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Jess Fishlock (OL Reign) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 14': Corner, OL Reign. Conceded by Annaïg Butel.
- 15': Attempt missed. Bethany Balcer (OL Reign) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Megan Rapinoe with a cross following a corner.
- 18': Annaïg Butel (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign).
- 18': Foul by Ouleymata Sarr (Washington Spirit).
- 18': Ryanne Brown (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryanne Brown.
- 21': Delay in match because of an injury Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Attempt missed. Jess Fishlock (OL Reign) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Veronica Latsko.
- 27': Offside, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan is caught offside.
- 28': Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
- 29': Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Foul by Lauren Barnes (OL Reign).
- 30': Attempt missed. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 33': Foul by Bethany Balcer (OL Reign).
- 33': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tara McKeown with a headed pass.
- 38': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Lauren Barnes.
- 39': Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 39': Jess Fishlock (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
- 40': Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Attempt missed. Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Megan Rapinoe with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 42': Foul by Sam Staab (Washington Spirit).
- 42': Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Sam Staab (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card.
- 43': Attempt saved. Olivia Van der Jagt (OL Reign) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Jess Fishlock (OL Reign) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Megan Rapinoe.
- 44': Foul by Phoebe McClernon (OL Reign).
- 44': Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Lauren Barnes.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Staab with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+2': Foul by Annaïg Butel (Washington Spirit).
- 45'+2': Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, OL Reign 0, Washington Spirit 0.
- 45': Second Half begins OL Reign 0, Washington Spirit 0.
- 46': Foul by Ouleymata Sarr (Washington Spirit).
- 46': Ryanne Brown (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Ouleymata Sarr (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivia Van der Jagt.
- 50': Attempt saved. Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Jess Fishlock.
- 51': Attempt missed. Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
- 52': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Hatch.
- 52': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Claudia Dickey.
- 55': Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gabrielle Carle.
- 56': Emily Sonnett (OL Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Attempt missed. Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ashley Sanchez.
- 61': Attempt saved. Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Veronica Latsko.
- 65': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Camryn Biegalski replaces Ouleymata Sarr.
- 66': Bethany Balcer (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
- 66': Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Substitution, OL Reign. Jordyn Huitema replaces Bethany Balcer.
- 67': Delay in match because of an injury Annaïg Butel (Washington Spirit).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Offside, Washington Spirit. Trinity Rodman is caught offside.
- 73': Attempt missed. Paige Metayer (Washington Spirit) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Gabrielle Carle with a cross.
- 73': Substitution, OL Reign. Elyse Bennett replaces Ryanne Brown.
- 76': Attempt missed. Sam Staab (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 77': Delay in match because of an injury Lauren Barnes (OL Reign).
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 78': Emily Sonnett (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit).
- 79': Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from long range on the left is close, but misses the top left corner.
- 80': Foul by Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit).
- 80': Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Elyse Bennett (OL Reign) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jess Fishlock.
- 82': Offside, OL Reign. Quinn is caught offside.
- 83': Substitution, Washington Spirit. Dorian Bailey replaces Ashley Sanchez.
- 84': Camryn Biegalski (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Foul by Veronica Latsko (OL Reign).
- 84': Veronica Latsko (OL Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Corner, OL Reign. Conceded by Tara McKeown.
- 88': Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Phoebe McClernon (OL Reign).
- 89': Attempt saved. Dorian Bailey (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Sam Staab.
- 89': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Claudia Dickey.
- 90'+3': Delay in match because of an injury Jordyn Huitema (OL Reign).
- 90'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dorian Bailey.
- 90'+5': Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Claudia Dickey.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paige Metayer.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Annaïg Butel.
- 90'+7': Elyse Bennett (OL Reign) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit).
- 90'+7': Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, OL Reign 0, Washington Spirit 0.
- 0': Match ends, OL Reign 0, Washington Spirit 0.
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 34,130
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 34,130
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 5 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Portland Thorns FC | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Seattle Reign FC | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Angel City FC | 4 | +6 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Seattle Reign FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Claudia Dickey (GK) |
| 3 | Lauren Barnes |
| 2 | Emily Sonnett |
| 21 | Phoebe McClernon |
| 22 | Ryanne Brown |
| 10 | Jess Fishlock |
| 33 | Olivia Van der Jagt |
| 5 | Quinn |
| 8 | Bethany Balcer |
| 15 | Megan Rapinoe |
| 24 | Veronica Latsko |
Washington Spirit (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aubrey Kingsbury (GK) |
| 3 | Sam Staab |
| 9 | Tara Rudd |
| 14 | Gabrielle Carle |
| 5 | Annaïg Butel |
| 10 | Ashley Sanchez |
| 26 | Paige Metayer |
| 12 | Andi Sullivan |
| 33 | Ashley Hatch |
| 8 | Ouleymata Sarr |
| 2 | Trinity Rodman |
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