Saturday, July 04, 2020

Houston Dash vs. OL Reign: 2020 Challenge Cup preview

By Robert Kelly
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HERRIMAN, UTAH (July 4, 2020) The Houston Dash will face OL Reign in the second match for both teams in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. Both squads bring an 0-1-0 (1 point) record into the match.

The Dash were led in their first match of the tournament  with Rachel Daly's two goals and a game-winning goal by Shea Groom. Goalkeeper Jane Campbell was credited with two saves. no Houston players are listed  "out" for the match, but  Daly is listed a questionable with a right thigh issue and Nichelle Patrice Prince, for personal reasons.

In the Reign's first matchm Darian Jenkins had four shots, Lauren Barnes has two blocks, with Casey Murphy recording twp saves.

Three players are on the "out" list for the match; Jess Fishlock (Right Lower Leg), Sofia Huerta (Right Hamstring), Kelcie Hedge (Right Knee)

The match is scheduled for a 10 p.m. EDT (9 p.m. EDT) kickoff ar Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.



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