Seattle Reign continue their push for the playoffs with a road match against the Houston Dash. The match kicks off at Shell Energy Stadium at 5:30 PM PT and will air locally on KONG TV. The game will stream on NWSL+ and KING5+.
The Reign enter the weekend five points out of a playoff position. Bay FC, currently occupying that final spot, fell to the Orlando Pride on Friday evening. Racing Louisville, two points above the Reign, take on the North Carolina Courage today, while Angel City, sitting one point above the Reign, face Portland on Monday. If both teams above the Reign fail to get points, the Reign could jump them in the standings with a win in Houston. But they have to get three points.
Susie Rantz
What to Watch
- Early pressure: It will be hot, with temperatures dropping just below 90 at kickoff and humidity nearing 50%. The Reign don't want to be chasing this game. Can they get an early goal and make the Dash chase?
- Wing play: Houston plays in a three-back, which can leave them vulnerable on the flanks. Can the Reign take advantage?
- Better possession: The Reign struggled last week to build out of the back, giving away the ball too easily as Gotham pressed. Can they be better against Houston with the ball?
Referees
⚽// @HoustonDash vs @ReignFC (8:30PM ET)#PRO | #NWSL | #HoustonDash | #HerefortheCrown pic.twitter.com/VOp9MrR1qE
— PRO (@PROreferees) September 21, 2024
Lineups
Nuestra XI tomando el campo esta noche@Verizon | #HoustonDash pic.twitter.com/8GsfRnL2yi
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) September 21, 2024
Lineup locked in - Let's GO!
— Seattle Reign FC (@reignfc) September 21, 2024
📺 KONG, KING5+, NWSL+#HOUvSEA pic.twitter.com/9ThtHQF4QX
Highlights
50' - Reign can't get the ball out of their half, and they are punished by Yuki Nagasato.
Yuki rips the shot from afar straight into the back of the net pic.twitter.com/JC7lVSeUZ5
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 22, 2024
Injury / Availability Report
Seattle Reign
OUT: Ryanne Brown (SEI – knee), Jess Fishlock (leg), Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence)
QUESTIONABLE: Jordyn Huitema (illness)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Emeri Adames (USA), Jordyn Bugg (USA)
Houston Dash
OUT: Ramona Bachman (thigh), Belle Briede (concussion), Natalie Jacobs (concussion), Katie Lind (maternity leave), Havana Solaun (knee), Tarciane (shoulder), Kiki Van Zanten (SEI - foot), Amanda West (D45 - knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Madison Ayson (foot), Paige Nielsen (calf), Sophie Schmidt (lower leg)
How to Watch
Date/Time: Saturday, September 21, 5:30 PM PT
Location: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
TV: KONG TV
Streaming: KING5+ app, NWSL+ (U.S./International)
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