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The NWSL season begins March 25.
Bethany Balcer’s late-game equalizer helped OL Reign draw even with Racing Louisville 1-1 on Saturday night.
Nadia Nadim struck first, slotting home a long ball to put Louisville up 1-0 in the 23rd minute.
Thrice is nice for @nadia_nadim 🔥🔥🔥#LOUvRGN | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/iTYUPSM9cH
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 5, 2021
OL Reign didn’t respond until the 74th minute. Sofia Huerta sent a lofted cross into the box, where Balcer met it and headed it past the keeper.
With the goal, Balcer’s eighth in 10 starts this season, moved her to the top of the NWSL goal scorers list.
THAT'S LEAGUE-LEADING GOAL SCORER @bethanybalcer TO YOU!#LOUvRGN | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/l1VqKD3gZM
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 5, 2021
Next up: Racing Louisville will take on the Orlando Pride on Saturday. OL Reign will go on the road to face the Washington Spirit on Sept. 12.
The NWSL season begins March 25.
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