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Pro Heels: NWSL Week Three Roundup
April 1, 2024 | Women's Soccer
The third week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by another goal from Ally Sentnor and Brianna Pinto's first goal of the year.
Angel City FC
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
Angel City FC dropped a 4-2 decision to Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Nielsen started the match and made a crucial stop in the 27th minute.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC fell to Houston Dash, 3-2, at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, during its inaugural home opener. King was once again part of the Starting XI and logged a full game on the back line. Joining King on defense was Bailey, who subbed in during the 80th minute.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC suffered a 1-0 loss to North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Dunn, a defender, earned her third-straight start in her first season with Gotham and saw 65 minutes on the pitch. Bell was available as a sub but was not used.
Houston Dash
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash picked up three points following its 3-2 victory over Bay FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, marking its first win of the young season. Patterson, a forward, subbed in at the 60th minute.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a 1-0 win over Gotham FC at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Pinto scored her first goal of the season in what proved to be the game-winner in the 44th minute. Earning a spot in the starting lineup for the second time this year, she logged 75 minutes. Pinto was named the team's Player of the Match for her efforts.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
After Racing Louisville jumped out to a 2-0 lead six minutes in, the Portland Thorns stormed back for a 2-2 draw at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. Klingenberg, a defender, made her season debut after subbing in at the start of the second half and playing the rest of the match. She registered a shot on goal in the 51st minute which was ultimately denied by Racing's keeper.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign FC fell, 1-0, to San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. Dickey was named the team's Player of the Match after recording four saves. She has earned the starting role in all three games this season.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
The Utah Royals dropped a 2-1 decision to Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Sentnor scored the lone goal for the Royals in the 71st minute to cut the deficit in half. Sentnor, who earned a spot in the starting lineup for the third week in a row, logged a full 90 minutes. The No. 1 draft pick has now scored in back-to-back matches.
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Angel City FC
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
Angel City FC dropped a 4-2 decision to Kansas City Current CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Nielsen started the match and made a crucial stop in the 27th minute.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC fell to Houston Dash, 3-2, at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, during its inaugural home opener. King was once again part of the Starting XI and logged a full game on the back line. Joining King on defense was Bailey, who subbed in during the 80th minute.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC suffered a 1-0 loss to North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Dunn, a defender, earned her third-straight start in her first season with Gotham and saw 65 minutes on the pitch. Bell was available as a sub but was not used.
Houston Dash
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash picked up three points following its 3-2 victory over Bay FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, marking its first win of the young season. Patterson, a forward, subbed in at the 60th minute.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a 1-0 win over Gotham FC at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Pinto scored her first goal of the season in what proved to be the game-winner in the 44th minute. Earning a spot in the starting lineup for the second time this year, she logged 75 minutes. Pinto was named the team's Player of the Match for her efforts.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
After Racing Louisville jumped out to a 2-0 lead six minutes in, the Portland Thorns stormed back for a 2-2 draw at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. Klingenberg, a defender, made her season debut after subbing in at the start of the second half and playing the rest of the match. She registered a shot on goal in the 51st minute which was ultimately denied by Racing's keeper.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign FC fell, 1-0, to San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. Dickey was named the team's Player of the Match after recording four saves. She has earned the starting role in all three games this season.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
The Utah Royals dropped a 2-1 decision to Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Sentnor scored the lone goal for the Royals in the 71st minute to cut the deficit in half. Sentnor, who earned a spot in the starting lineup for the third week in a row, logged a full 90 minutes. The No. 1 draft pick has now scored in back-to-back matches.
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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