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Pro Heels: NWSL Week 12 Roundup
June 17, 2024 | Women's Soccer
Week 12 of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Gotham FC's Crystal Dunn and Utah Royal FC's Ally Sentnor both recording assists in their respective teams' victories.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC suffered a 1-0 loss to Utah Royals FC. Bailey subbed in during the 60th minute. King was available as a sub but was not used.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC extended its winning streak to eight games following a 2-0 win over Racing Louisville FC. Dunn assisted Yazmeen Ryan's goal in the 21st minute. After receiving the ball in the middle of the pitch, Dunn played it to Ryan who shot from the top of the box.
Dunn, who started the match and saw 62 minutes of playing time, picked up her 25th regular season assist, and first with Gotham. She became the ninth player in NWSL history to reach the 25 regular-season assist mark.
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash played Angel City FC to a scoreless draw. Nielsen and Patterson both joined the Starting XI and logged a full match.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage battled Orlando Pride to a scoreless draw. Pinto subbed in during the 78th minute. Dorsey was available as a sub but was not used.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns played Seattle Reign FC to a 0-0 tie. Klingenberg subbed in during the 73rd minute.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign FC battled Portland Thorns to a 0-0 draw. After being sidelined with injury since week four, Dickey returned to the starting lineup and logged a full game between the posts. She finished the match with one save and her second clean sheet of the year; She now has five regular season shutouts in her career, tied for the sixth-most in club history.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals picked up its first road win following a 1-0 result in its favor against Bay FC. Sentnor, who played every minute of the match, had the game-winning assist in the 89th minute. She sent the ball into the six-yard box to find Kate Del Fava, who sent a header into the back of the net.
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Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC suffered a 1-0 loss to Utah Royals FC. Bailey subbed in during the 60th minute. King was available as a sub but was not used.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC extended its winning streak to eight games following a 2-0 win over Racing Louisville FC. Dunn assisted Yazmeen Ryan's goal in the 21st minute. After receiving the ball in the middle of the pitch, Dunn played it to Ryan who shot from the top of the box.
Dunn, who started the match and saw 62 minutes of playing time, picked up her 25th regular season assist, and first with Gotham. She became the ninth player in NWSL history to reach the 25 regular-season assist mark.
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash played Angel City FC to a scoreless draw. Nielsen and Patterson both joined the Starting XI and logged a full match.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage battled Orlando Pride to a scoreless draw. Pinto subbed in during the 78th minute. Dorsey was available as a sub but was not used.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns played Seattle Reign FC to a 0-0 tie. Klingenberg subbed in during the 73rd minute.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign FC battled Portland Thorns to a 0-0 draw. After being sidelined with injury since week four, Dickey returned to the starting lineup and logged a full game between the posts. She finished the match with one save and her second clean sheet of the year; She now has five regular season shutouts in her career, tied for the sixth-most in club history.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals picked up its first road win following a 1-0 result in its favor against Bay FC. Sentnor, who played every minute of the match, had the game-winning assist in the 89th minute. She sent the ball into the six-yard box to find Kate Del Fava, who sent a header into the back of the net.
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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