OL Reign started their 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup campaign on a high note on Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, defeating Angel City FC by a score of 2-0 in their first group stage match. Jordyn Huitema opened the scoring in the 64th minute, while an own goal off Clarisse Le Bihan gave the Reign their second 13 minutes later.
Head Coach Laura Harvey started a heavily rotated lineup compared to the squad which defeated San Diego in league play on Saturday, with only three starters carrying over from the weekend — Alana Cook, Emily Sonnett and Tziarra King.