On Saturday, April 17th, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) saw the OL Reign and Houston Dash play to a goalless draw despite the Dash being short-handed. The Dash had to play with 10 players after midfielder Kristie Mewis was sent off in the first half for a second yellow card.
The Dash put up an impressive defensive effort to keep the Reign from scoring despite being a player down. The Reign had numerous chances to score, but the Dash’s defense was able to keep them at bay. The Reign had 15 shots, with seven of them on target, while the Dash had only two shots on target.
The Dash’s goalkeeper Jane Campbell was a standout performer, making several key saves to keep the Reign from scoring. She made five saves in total, including a crucial save in the second half that kept the game scoreless.
The draw was the first point of the season for the Dash, who have yet to win a game this season. The Reign remain undefeated, with two wins and two draws in their four matches so far.
The result was a testament to the resilience of the Dash, who managed to hold off the Reign despite being a player down. It was also a reminder of just how competitive the NWSL is this season, with teams like the Reign and Dash showing that they can compete with any team in the league.
Overall, it was an impressive performance from both teams, and a reminder of why the NWSL is one of the best women’s soccer leagues in the world. The Dash will look to build on this result as they look to get their first win of the season, while the Reign will look to continue their unbeaten run.
