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It’s an action-packed week for OL Reign. After their home win against Portland at Lumen Field, the club heads on the road for a Wednesday evening match against the Houston Dash. The game kicks off at 5 PM PT and will air on CBS Sports Network. International viewers can watch on Twitch.
Just four points separate the two teams. OL Reign has an 8-7-1 record and sit in third place (25 points), while the Houston Dash are 6-6-3 and in eighth place (21 points).
After Wednesday, the Reign stay on the road and take on Louisville this Saturday. Points matter more than ever right now, with just 8 games left on the season. Three points to start their road trip would be massive.
What to Watch
- Stop Houston in transition
- Win duels in the box
- Defend well on set pieces
Injury Report / International Absences
OL REIGN
OUT: Rosie White (illness)
HOUSTON
OUT: Deneisha Blackwood (left knee - SEI), Emily Ogle (right knee - SEI)
Lineups
Same backline and midfield for OL Reign. Balcer and Angelina slot into the frontline!
Your Starting XI | @HoustonDash | 5pm PT
— OL Reign (@OLReign) September 1, 2021
LET'S GOOOOO!
@CBSSportsNet #olreign #bebold #HOUvRGN #nwsl pic.twitter.com/S38VA6X7fx
Tonight's Starting XI against the Reign ⤵️@MattressMakers | #HoldItDown
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) September 1, 2021
Highlights
7’ - GOALLLLLLLLL, Bethany Balcer! Great work by Jess Fishlock to win the ball and spark the attack.
Balcer's a baller #HOUvRGN | https://t.co/bONPZnnmCJ | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Iz5Vs0gYw6
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 2, 2021
16’ - Big save from Sarah Bouhaddi!
Big Time Bouhaddi #HOUvRGN | https://t.co/bONPZnnmCJ | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/KphAZSmgpt
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 2, 2021
How to Watch
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 1, 5 PM PT
Location: BBVA Stadium, Houston, TX
TV: CBS Sports Network
Streaming (US/Canada): CBS Sports Network (replay will be on Paramount+ later)
Streaming (International): Twitch (search NWSLOfficial)
Join the Discussion
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