Sofia Huerta earned a spot on the NWSL Team of the Week, and if you saw her convert that penalty against Bay FC, you know exactly why. Our Seattle Reign FC right back has been making plays, and the league is definitely taking notice of her impact as the NWSL regular season rolls into its final stretch.
Huerta Delivers For The Reign
It’s not just Huerta lighting it up, either. The Reign are showing some serious depth this season, with eleven different players already on the scoresheet. Think about that: eleven players getting it done! And get this, three of those are defenders, showing just how versatile and dangerous our backline can be. Huerta’s ability to convert from the spot is exactly the kind of game-changing moment you need as we head into the final two months of the regular season. Every point matters, and she delivered when it counted for the Emerald City.
League-Wide Performances Heating Up
Across the NWSL, players are stepping up as teams battle for playoff spots. Orlando Pride’s keeper Cosette Morche made huge saves, keeping the Pride in contention after their former starting keeper, Anna Moorehouse, went on loan. Gotham FC defender Guro Reiten, for her part, scored her first NWSL goal, a beauty that made her the first Norwegian to score in the league, helping Gotham get back on track for the NWSL Shield. Even teams like Boston Legacy, who are longshots for the playoffs, are making noise. Captain Bianca St. Georges led her squad to a big result over Washington Spirit, limiting Trinity Rodman and leading her team with 62 total touches and six tackles. Game-changing moments are happening all over the place.
With just two months left in the NWSL regular season, every single game is huge. Teams are either fighting for those precious playoff spots or trying to play spoiler, and that means every single performance matters. With Sofia Huerta and eleven different players getting on the scoresheet already this season, our Reign are clearly dialed in. We’re ready to watch them keep fighting for every single point as the season winds down!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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