Jess Fishlock, our very own Tiny Dragon, just put on a masterclass, bagging two goals from outside the 18-yard box to lead the Seattle Reign to a rock-solid 2-0 win at home against the Boston Legacy. What a performance, and a seriously comfortable victory for our club!
The Tiny Dragon Continues to Breathe Fire
What a night for the 39-year-old Welsh Legend, Jess Fishlock! She wasn’t playing around, reminding everyone why she’s a Seattle OG with two absolute rockets that found the back of the net. Both goals, pure class, coming from outside the 18-yard box. The first one, a lightning strike in the 23rd minute, came after Maddie Dahlien’s fantastic hustle, picking off a crucial pass near half to set up the maestro. Then, in the 64th minute, Dahlien was at it again, absolutely cooking down the wing! She took the ball deep, danced toward the endline, and then dropped a perfect short cutback pass right to Fishlock at the corner of the box for the second score. That’s teamwork making the dream work, folks, with Dahlien racking up an assist on both of Fishlock’s epic strikes!
Collective Commitment and Relentless Attack
You might look at the stat sheet and see our 40.7% possession compared to Legacy’s 59.3%, and some might scratch their heads. But here’s the kicker, Emerald City: the Reign were absolutely ruthless where it mattered! We blasted 15 total shots to their 8, and a dominant 5 shots on target compared to their measly 2. Our Expected Goals (xG) told the real story of who was creating the dangerous chances: a solid 0.98 for us versus a tiny 0.42 for Boston. Coach Laura Harvey absolutely nailed it after the game, noting the team’s biggest message all week was to “come out on the front foot, defensively and offensively,” and they executed it flawlessly. She reflected on the frustration from the last two games, highlighting that when they commit to something “collectively, we do it as a group, good things happen.” That collective commitment was clear, limiting Boston’s opportunities and making it incredibly hard for them to stop what we were trying to do. This is the determined, gritty Reign we know and love!
Don’t Miss Fishlock’s Retirement Recognition
Get ready, Emerald City, because the Reign (12-10-4) are back at home this Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m. PT to face the North Carolina Courage (12-10-3). This isn’t just any game, though. It’s going to be a monumental night as the club officially recognizes Jess Fishlock ahead of her retirement at the end of the season. You absolutely cannot miss seeing our legend on the field, soaking in the atmosphere, and celebrating her truly incredible, game-changing career. Let’s pack the house, make some noise, and show our appreciation for a true Seattle icon! If you can’t make it to the stadium, make sure to tune in on NWSL+.
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Originally reported by Sounder at Heart.
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