Bethany Balcer leads NWSL Golden Boot race after late-game finish

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 23^rd 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 74^th 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.