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Utah will be rejoining the league.
OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey wants the NWSL to move the time of its championship game.
Harvey took to Twitter on Tuesday, asking the league to “please please please change” the 9 a.m. local kickoff time.
“It’s not ok for any team!” she wrote. “Showcase our amazing league and athletes the way they deserve.”
9am kick off!!! Please please please change that. It’s not ok for any team! Showcase our amazing league and athletes the way they deserve. #furt https://t.co/BmoTjdeqO2
— Laura Harvey (@LH1505) September 6, 2021
The league has been under fire over the past few days for its decisions surrounding the championship game. Many have critiqued not only the kick off time but also the choice in Portland as a location, calling out the fact that the Thorns’ field is turf.
The OL Reign are currently third in the NWSL standings with 29 points.
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