On Saturday, the OL Reign and Portland Thorns faced off in the final group-stage match of the NWSL Challenge Cup. The match ended in a draw, with the final score being 1-1.
The match started off with the OL Reign taking the lead in the first half. Forward Bethany Balcer scored the first goal of the match in the 19th minute. The OL Reign maintained their lead until the second half when Portland Thorns forward Simone Charley equalized in the 66th minute.
The draw was an important result for both teams, as it secured their spots in the knockout stage of the tournament. The OL Reign finished second in Group B with 8 points, while Portland Thorns finished third with 7 points. Both teams will now face off against teams from Group A in the quarterfinals.
The draw also marked the end of an exciting group stage in the NWSL Challenge Cup. The tournament has been a great success so far, with many exciting matches and plenty of goals. The knockout stage promises to be even more exciting, as teams battle it out for a place in the final.
Overall, the OL Reign and Portland Thorns put on an exciting show in their final group-stage match of the NWSL Challenge Cup. Both teams showed great resilience and determination, and they will now look to carry this form into the knockout stage. It promises to be an exciting tournament, and we can’t wait to see who will come out on top!
