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Bethany Balcer struck early, becoming the difference maker for the OL Reign in their 1-0 win over the Houston Dash.
Balcer's a baller 😎#HOUvRGN | https://t.co/bONPZnnmCJ | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Iz5Vs0gYw6
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 2, 2021
Balcer claimed her seventh goal of the season in the seventh minute, the only time anyone would score all game.
With the goal, the forward is now tied with Sydney Leroux, Ashley Hatch and Ifeoma Onumonu in the race for the Golden Boot. Just one back sits Lynn Williams, while four players have five goals apiece, including Balcer’s teammate, Megan Rapinoe.
Balcer has a chance to take the sole lead in the race when the Reign play Louisville on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Vlatko Andonovski also provided updates on Christen Press and others.
"My first reaction was to cry,” Erceg said about the trade.
The defender missed the 2022 NWSL playoffs.
The midfielder has not played since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
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