Seattle Reign begins a three-game road trip today at a place where it has been difficult for them to get results. They face off against the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium, where the Reign have a 3-8-2 record.
The match kicks off at 1 PM PT and will stream on NWSL+.
One reason for their struggles in Chicago? The weather. And today's match will be no exception. It has snowed the past two days, and temperatures will be in the low to mid-30s at kickoff.
Susie Rantz
What to Watch
- Transition: The Red Stars are dangerous in transition, which presents a new test for the Reign. How does the backline handle it?
- Clogged lanes: Chicago defends low and with numbers, which will make it hard for the Reign to find the passing lanes to their forwards. Building the attack might take time, but quick passing and good movement will be key.
- Grit: It's going to be a tough match. Chicago likes to battle and make it hard for their opponents. The Reign will need to demonstrate some grit to get through this one.
Officials
⚽// @chicagoredstars vs @ReignFC (4PM ET)#PRO | #NWSL | #WithTheStars | #HerefortheCrown pic.twitter.com/YJQF07cFow
— PRO (@PROreferees) March 23, 2024
Lineups
Your Starting XI 🆚 Chicago Red Stars
— Seattle Reign FC (@reignfc) March 23, 2024
📺 NWSL+
➡️ https://t.co/5i9Pj5m1SO#HerefortheCrown pic.twitter.com/BiMF6O5eyV
Home Opener Starting XI is here 🤩@Wintrust | #WithTheStars pic.twitter.com/V1LVbiB2t9
— Chicago Red Stars (@chicagoredstars) March 23, 2024
Highlights
42' - The Reign are unable to clear the ball on several occasions, and Julia Bianchi wins it at the top of the box – unleashing a shot into the left corner to give Chicago the lead.
A fantastic strike by Julia Bianchi - her first NWSL goal! pic.twitter.com/uYgwvZUh0s
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 23, 2024
63' - Ji So-yun equalizes with a fantastic strike!
A stunner for Ji So-yun's first in the NWSL! pic.twitter.com/au4W6oWcGr
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 23, 2024
67' - Maxi Rall is unmarked on the far post and puts Chicago back up 2-1.
Right place, right time for Maximiliane Rall! Her first goal in the NWSL 👏 pic.twitter.com/8if5UaZJER
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 23, 2024
Availability / Injury Report
Seattle Reign
OUT: Alana Cook (knee), Veronica Latsko (leg), Sam Meza (illness)
Chicago Red Stars
OUT: Sami Feller (SEI – hip), Penelope Hocking (concussion)
How to Watch
Time/Date: Saturday, March 23, 1 PM PT
Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois
TV: None
Streaming: NWSL+
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