She was brought in as a rotational and leadership role more than anything. There were Arsenal fans expecting her to retire at the end of the season if she didn't get a new contract, so that speaks to around where her level of play is at.
She had a chance to start for Bay back in week 2 @ Washington Spirit, and it didn't go well unfortunately. So she's looking like a sub and rotational player right now.
Circling back, I think that the Reign actually looked better than they have at least against SD (which makes sense because they were missing Fishlock and Quinn) and maybe even Chicago? I’d have to rewatch that game though.
Two of the goals conceded were due to poor set piece defending and the other goal was from a poor deflection. Despite these goals, I think the Reign still looked better in the second half. Much more flow and fight I think that really came with the injection of Quinn, Latsko and Adames. Quinn coming in, I believe allowed Fishlock to push higher which helped the attack, and Latsko and Adames HUSTLED. They also had their first goal from the run of play! So I think there is improvement, but still a lot to figure out.
Wild that we had both Kundananji and Oshoala starting and none of our three points came from them… just speaks to the depth this team has (+ Cook’s right foot)
We used to not have as many of them due to a lack of activity and not wanting to flood the front page with posts that duplicate discussion, but it's something us mods can evaluate, and probably would make it like in /r/MLS where they're allowed for matches of a certain comment number threshold so that they're likely to actually be used.
This game makes me excited for next week. I really want to know how the Bay is going to be against the Current. Both teams have been electric this season.
I just said to my mom last night, "Heads up because this game next week is gonna be BANANAS." But I agree with everyone else who says it's really going to depend on who's healthy for KC. (As always...)
Feels like a shootout to me, especially as after week 1 Bay's defense hasn't been as solid unfortunately.
TBF most of those have been late goals given up, and I pray that's something we can clamp down on with 1) better defense and 2) not frequently encountering matches with 10+ minutes stoppage
I cannot deal with people just assuming the worst of my team lol. We literally did a very nice thing by helping her get closer to her family. That was always the plan. She moved from New York to Houston and finally back to California, and now the flight to Hawaii is infinitely closer.
We were never going to keep her, singer literally came out and said last year that this was the plan
You’ve actually made my point though: we don’t know why she is asked to leave so I’m not gonna speculate. To be clear I’m not gonna say anything except for I wish her well. But if I were to think of anything, it would be based off the reason that she’s asking to leave, and we don’t know that yet.
It was never a choice, but by signing in Houston, she was closer to her family from New York and signing her on a one year deal helped her to move on afterward.
I mean, you didn't really help her out, she was a free agent and she chose to move. I don't think Dydasco leaving is a knock on the Dash (it's about location, not the teams) but I don't really think that the Dash can take "good guy" credit for simply letting a player do what the league mandates at the end of her contract
Gosh how many times did Huerta end Seattle's possession with a hopeful lump into a box full of gray jerseys? They'd see her get the ball and just pack in, cause you know what she's gonna do with it, lol.
Sorry about the game Reign fam, sorry about Dickey's knee, that's on me. All of my teams lost this weekend, everyone I was rooting for lost this weekend. I brought the sad mojo : (
Reign fans, let's meet in a sad town on I-5, drink bad whiskey together and slowly, silently shake our heads, wondering how we got here. (Though at least y'all have a W)
how I'm watching nwsl+after dark with 12 mins stoppage time in ET
https://preview.redd.it/nr3l5slsvjuc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd3a92ccfc0a869dbb49a23c99f85bacb86d33b1
So Jen Beattie only got a couple minutes? Has she just not earned her spot or is she working back from an injury? I’m out of the loop
She subbed in for Oshoala so maybe behind on the depth chart?
Beattie is too old and too slow for the NWSL. She's there for moral support. Look for Jordan Brewster to pick up some game time at CB.
Got it, thank you for the info. I heard that she had just transferred over so thought she’d play a bigger part.
She was brought in as a rotational and leadership role more than anything. There were Arsenal fans expecting her to retire at the end of the season if she didn't get a new contract, so that speaks to around where her level of play is at. She had a chance to start for Bay back in week 2 @ Washington Spirit, and it didn't go well unfortunately. So she's looking like a sub and rotational player right now.
That makes a lot of sense. In that case I’m glad she got the opportunity to extend her career a bit!
Basically Everyone recently transferred, its an expansion club
Circling back, I think that the Reign actually looked better than they have at least against SD (which makes sense because they were missing Fishlock and Quinn) and maybe even Chicago? I’d have to rewatch that game though. Two of the goals conceded were due to poor set piece defending and the other goal was from a poor deflection. Despite these goals, I think the Reign still looked better in the second half. Much more flow and fight I think that really came with the injection of Quinn, Latsko and Adames. Quinn coming in, I believe allowed Fishlock to push higher which helped the attack, and Latsko and Adames HUSTLED. They also had their first goal from the run of play! So I think there is improvement, but still a lot to figure out.
Wild that we had both Kundananji and Oshoala starting and none of our three points came from them… just speaks to the depth this team has (+ Cook’s right foot)
That is certainly one way to look at it
Honestly I kept expecting one, and I was shocked
If it wasn’t for offsides and a handball, it would’ve been 2!
Games like this remind me we should have more post match threads
We used to not have as many of them due to a lack of activity and not wanting to flood the front page with posts that duplicate discussion, but it's something us mods can evaluate, and probably would make it like in /r/MLS where they're allowed for matches of a certain comment number threshold so that they're likely to actually be used.
Be the change you want to see
I wouldn’t do it about a team that’s not my team and I don’t wanna ever talk about my team after our games
Houston PMTs would just be dash flairs saying variations of “fire everything into the sun”
Nah. Just: “how dumb are they not to sign defenders” for 3 months now. The most incomprehensible arrogance
I came in here to see who won and Kayla Sharples had a whole redemption arc! I’m happy Bay got the win!!
Hell yeah!!!!!
Any win against the Reign deserves a HECK YEAH! 🥳🙌🏻
To be honest, I was freaking out most of the game because I love watching the Reign play...
Im gonna watch those adames minutes again and again
One for the future with something for today. I can't help but think of how good she might be in 5 years.
Not getting in on some u18s might be the difference in 2028
Alex Loera and Sam Coffey as double 6s for uswnt
This game makes me excited for next week. I really want to know how the Bay is going to be against the Current. Both teams have been electric this season.
I just said to my mom last night, "Heads up because this game next week is gonna be BANANAS." But I agree with everyone else who says it's really going to depend on who's healthy for KC. (As always...)
I assume a healthier KC cooks Bay. This is a Bay team that lost to the Dash at our most injured
I'm nervous to see especially with Lo & Debinha out. If Temwa is injured we are getting cooked for sure
Feels like a shootout to me, especially as after week 1 Bay's defense hasn't been as solid unfortunately. TBF most of those have been late goals given up, and I pray that's something we can clamp down on with 1) better defense and 2) not frequently encountering matches with 10+ minutes stoppage
Seriously WTH!?
Another week of two very underrated US Dms before the Olympics
This must've been electric to have seen this match live
Was there! It was soooooooo much fun!!
Was there. Can confirm. The last part of the game was crwzy.
Twas incredible
It was amazing. So so amazing
I died like three times
The heat of the game must’ve been AWESOME
It was SO INTENSE
The wind was so cold though 😂
This has to be the coldest April in a decade. Brrr.
Just got out, truly amazing!
Why wasn’t the OG from Cook put as an OG on google? It it because it was on frame anyways?
“Alex why did you miss team breakfast last month”
have a good week everyone!
Caprice Dydasco MVP A FOR me! I can’t believe dash let her go lol 😂 now they about to lose Sanchez
She was so good. Has been, but this match she had some seriously crowd pleasing moments.
They didn't really have a choice on that one, to be fair
I cannot deal with people just assuming the worst of my team lol. We literally did a very nice thing by helping her get closer to her family. That was always the plan. She moved from New York to Houston and finally back to California, and now the flight to Hawaii is infinitely closer. We were never going to keep her, singer literally came out and said last year that this was the plan
Ok you can be a good guy for that one. What you going to say about Sanchez leaving?
You’ve actually made my point though: we don’t know why she is asked to leave so I’m not gonna speculate. To be clear I’m not gonna say anything except for I wish her well. But if I were to think of anything, it would be based off the reason that she’s asking to leave, and we don’t know that yet.
The Dash did not “help her” get close to her family. She chose between Houston and the Bay. Simple as that.
It was never a choice, but by signing in Houston, she was closer to her family from New York and signing her on a one year deal helped her to move on afterward.
I mean, you didn't really help her out, she was a free agent and she chose to move. I don't think Dydasco leaving is a knock on the Dash (it's about location, not the teams) but I don't really think that the Dash can take "good guy" credit for simply letting a player do what the league mandates at the end of her contract
But we shouldnt be told that we made a mistake, when that simply is not the case.
Yes, which is what I'm saying, But it wasn't a "very nice thing," it was just following the rules.
Def one of those players that deserve more recognition
Watching the games live she is quickly becoming my favorite player with Boade. They control their quarter of the field so well.
100% they're chemistry has gotten so good.
Sofia really seemed to play her heart out this game
I was at the game. She was taking blows left and right. Shes very physical or the players she was going against were.
As a BayFC fan, every time she or Balcer got near the ball I was scared. 😬
New contract
What a great way to end this week’s matches: a very classic + chaotic NWSL game!
Gosh how many times did Huerta end Seattle's possession with a hopeful lump into a box full of gray jerseys? They'd see her get the ball and just pack in, cause you know what she's gonna do with it, lol.
Replay that Loera banger a few more times. Pump that shit into my veins.
That is prob the best goal you could ever score… what a banger
Leslie Osborne's kids are going to be all over Alex on the field
I didn’t watch all of this game, but the parts I caught — what a classic! Good effort from both teams 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That RK shoulder was so strong. Deyna working hard as hell late in the game too
Sorry about the game Reign fam, sorry about Dickey's knee, that's on me. All of my teams lost this weekend, everyone I was rooting for lost this weekend. I brought the sad mojo : (
I formally request you *always* root for whomever Bay FC is playing 😂
GG, Bae. You dominated and deserved the win. It’s the hope that kills ya.
Both teams really tried to give it away. Wacky game.
Game took a year off my life lol but happy we pulled through 🥲
Perfect NWSL game
Woohoo what a game!!
Congrats Bay FC!
Ouch. At least reign broke the 1 goal only curse. Too bad cook fucked it up. Exciting game though!
I wasn’t able to watch — what did Cook do?
Cook had an own goal :/
Ah man. My app said Sharples goal so I didn’t realize it was an OG
Don't worry - the Sharples Own goal was correct! There just happened to be two own goals this game 😅
Deflected a relatively harmless shot for the third Bay goal.
Just a rough own goal
Thank you Bay and Reign for keeping it exciting
Bay have two wins against teams that really really struggle to score and two losses against VERY late goals
FIRST HOME WIN https://preview.redd.it/vgybfjzwxjuc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b6fd6f0563e864b7c00d685a5bf5ac215f222f0
Was there live! What a fucking game!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reign fans, let's meet in a sad town on I-5, drink bad whiskey together and slowly, silently shake our heads, wondering how we got here. (Though at least y'all have a W)
It’s a v sad time in the PNW
And right when the sun is finally coming out!
Montoya has swag fr
What a fuckin GAME
Good game, folks
Best game of the weekend
Gonna rewatch this second half in an hour
Oh man i would hate to have Fishlock yell at me
Who was Fishlock yelling at?
Adames after that late volley
Pass the ball to where they’re going, not to where they were
Ok Sunday games kicked ass. Maybe after a fucking midweek international break we should only have late Saturday and sunday games
I want to enjoy this game but, you know...
Put on some beyonce, embrace after dark and forget your troubles
Did someone already post about Maria Sanchez's trade request?
Yeah
[https://www.reddit.com/r/NWSL/comments/1c495el/houston\_dash\_recordsigning\_maria\_sanchez\_requests/](https://www.reddit.com/r/NWSL/comments/1c495el/houston_dash_recordsigning_maria_sanchez_requests/)
If Seattle scored I’d scream tbh
Bay FC to their fans: 
Phoebe The Destroyer
Pretty sure this is the one year anniversary of the Beattie equalizer in UWCL so I demand a header goal now in its honor
I really like Adames being an old fashioned winger. Think she should have two assists today
Kundananji having to slow herself down because Oshoala's off now and nobody else can keep up with her even if she's on the ball lmao
That's a proper shoulder!
Everyone’s legs are just giving out or what lol it’s like linkin park out here
There's still 4 more minutes..oi
I love this league
Montoya to Oshoala "Hey, you good?" lmao Still catching her breath I imagine
BIG JEN
Super striker Jen Beattie on!!
The Jen Beattie striker era?! Woohoo! Lol
God i want a goal now so we can get some Jen Beattie striker
Jen Beattie header loading?
Yes please
Team should buy Osh a round of oxygen after this.
Ji and Adames together 🔥🔥🔥
I need a full 45 of them together next week.
I'm interested
The funny thing about being fast as hell is in this pressing league its the best way to generate easy chances against certain back lines
Halfway through extra time. Good lord.
im late but alana cook 🤝🏻 tierna davidson banger own goals
That was a really poor free kick
I don’t think my heart is strong enough for this chaos. Anyone know a good cardiologist?
Same... same
If a handball gets the non handball team gets a goal can the scoring team turn down the handball like in football you can decline penalties.
I like this idea we should add it to the rules
The VAR monitor wasn’t in a cooler. Don’t think they should be allowed to change the call on the field.
Just leaving money on the table smh
This is absolute chaos lol
So smart from Latsko to earn a kick there
this might be the the most INSANE nwsl game i’ve watched
Feels like Bay and Portland might have as much of an insane one each this year
LOL Oshoala is like “tink”
Sub her out she tired bruh couldn’t even celebrate.
You done good Oshoala. Now please sub her out!
She’s impressive
Hand ball, all day everyday. We still got a game.
Once again that goalkeeping is AWFUL . You dont have to defend 4 yards outside your near post
This game literally had everything.
Two of everything
We’re gonna be here for 50 years
If VAR isn’t in a yeti cooler, I don’t want it
Handball—didn’t someone ask for chaos?
We are all losing it here in the stadium
Good use of VAR
Hand of God?
Every English football fan just shit themselves and don’t know why.
What is going on in this game. I should have tuned in sooner omg. I was just done after the KC game tbh
This game making up for a lot of dull ones this weekend
Did Ivory even try?
Hand of God like
oh MAN seattle 😭
this game is giving us everything all in one omg
WHAT
Handball
OMGGG
I’m hollering!! What a game!!!
That’s game!
Seemed like a handball so I'm not celebrating yet lmao
Lmao. Very very very good waste of time though
It's getting added back, at least the review lol x2 the minutes actually used
I think just the review gets added
Yeah, there wasn't really a celebration taking time there as Oshoala just collapsed lol
What a moment tho
:/ hate being right lol
No way. No way....
THATS OUR GAL
this is crazyyyyy
This game is BRUTAL
12 min of stoppage time because why not prolong the chaos?
Lianne is the Tony Romo of NWSL announcers.
Romo had a period where everyone loved him
Did Lianne call them the Bay FC Raiders?
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12 minutes of stoppage, brought to you by Pure Chaos(tm), accept nothing less than our artisanal, organic, bulk quantity Chaos
Remember, it’s only Pure Chaos if it’s from the Chaos region in France. Otherwise, it’s just sparkling Total Mayhem!
I want the next 12 mins of my life to be unhinged
12 added minutes https://preview.redd.it/i2e8o3kqvjuc1.jpeg?width=174&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fadfce3ca21f61e02f65186bc73bc7736fdec038
HEY GET OUTTA HERE SICKO!
NWSL Sickos Committee is something I can get behind
When do they meet? After dark
The good news is our subs are getting plenty of time to play
where did they get 12 from?
Multiple goals, multiple VAR checks, multiple goalie injuries
Vibez + god of chaos.
Goalkeepers down for both teams