With a full week of rest, relaxation, and some actual training, OL Reign traveled to Cary, North Carolina, for their first meeting with the North Carolina Courage on the season.
The momentum of the win vs. Houston Dash could not carry over this week at North Carolina, as a flat first half where OL Reign barely had the ball and could not connect on passes made for a day of chasing North Carolina. The lone goal in the match was scored by North Carolina’s Tyler Lussi in the 34th minute.
WHAT WORKED: QUINN IS BACK
After missing the last six matches with an ankle injury, Quinn returned to the pitch in the 58th minute, and their stability in the midfield was very much welcomed as it was missed.