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Reigning over San Diego: Latsko continues postseason heroics to beat Wave
The OL Reign marched into San Diego, defeating this years Shield winning Wave squad, to squash their semifinal curse dating back to 2015 and advance to their first NWSL Championship since the same year. Forward Veronica Latsko was the hero again, scoring the lone goal in the match for a second straight postseason match.
Balcer’s penalty pushes Reign to win over Wave, clinching Challenge Cup’s West Division
The OL Reign clinched the West division of the 2023 UKG Challenge Cup behind another clean sheet and Bethany Balcer’s penalty goal in the 71st minute. Without their 8 international players currently at the World Cup, the Reign grinded out a tight victory to earn themselves an automatic bid to the semifinals of this years Challenge Cup.
Van Der Jagt’s game winner in stoppage time gives Reign victory over Wave in home opener
The OL Reign had a successful home opener, handing a defeat to the visiting San Diego Wave courtesy of Olivia Van Der Jagt’s game winner in the 90+5 minute of the match. Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was excellent in net, locking down another clean sheet for a club record.
