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Eugenie Le Sommer’s first goal for the OL Reign was an absolute stunner.
The French striker put OL Reign on the board in the 27th minute of the team’s 2-0 win over Racing Louisville on Saturday night, shaking off her defender before curling the ball into the far post.
It's goal No. 1 in a Reign uniform for Eugenie Le Sommer!
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 1, 2021
The home team takes the lead! #RGNvLOU | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL pic.twitter.com/goMjG1rnU1
Le Sommer’s fancy footwork on the go-ahead goal is so spectacular, it’s worth taking a closer look at the sequence.
Cruel (Le) Sommer. #NWSL pic.twitter.com/GPKlwSAhhw
— Our Game Magazine (@OurGameMagazine) August 1, 2021
The 32-year-old forward struck again in the 42nd minute, splitting Racing Louisville’s backline to slot home her second goal of the game.
It's Le Sommer's world, we're all just living in it 🌎#RGNvLOU | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL pic.twitter.com/jtGYHjREuh
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 1, 2021
Le Sommer’s brace powered OL Reign past Racing Louisville, securing the club a critical three points in the NWSL standings. Le Sommer, on loan from Lyon for the 2021 NWSL season, can be a difference-maker for OL Reign as they look to get back into the playoff hunt.
Next up: OL Reign will host the Houston Dash on Saturday. Louisville will head home to face Kansas City next Sunday.
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