The OL Reign faced a tough challenge in the semifinal of the Challenge Cup, falling to Racing Louisville by a score of 2-1. The Reign had a strong start to the match, with Bethany Balcer scoring in the first half to give them the lead. However, Louisville responded with two goals in the second half to take the lead and ultimately the win.
The Reign had several chances to equalize throughout the match, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The Reign had a few shots on goal, but were unable to find the back of the net. Louisville’s defense was able to keep the Reign at bay and secure the win.
The loss is a tough one for the Reign, who had been on a strong run of form in the Challenge Cup. They had won their previous four matches and were looking to make it to the final. Unfortunately, they were unable to get past Louisville and will now have to settle for a third-place finish.
The Reign can still take some positives from their performance in the Challenge Cup. They showed that they can compete with some of the best teams in the league, and will be looking to build on this performance in the upcoming season.
Overall, it was a disappointing end to the Challenge Cup for the OL Reign, but they can still take some positives from their performance. They will now look ahead to the upcoming season and will be hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs.
