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Pro Heels: NWSL Week 13 Roundup
June 24, 2024 | Women's Soccer
Week 13 of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Gotham FC's Maycee Bell scoring her first professional goal which proved to be the game-winner.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC picked up a 1-0 win over Angel City FC. King started the match and saw 66 minutes of playing time. Bailey earned her sixth start of the season and logged a full game.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine matches following a 2-1 victory over San Diego Wave. Bell scored the first professional goal of her career in the 98th minute, which proved to be the game-winner. With just moments left in stoppage time, Jenna Nighswonger played a pinpoint cross to Bell at the back post, who struck the ball into the back of the net. Dunn started the match and logged a full game. Bell subbed in during the 84th minute, scoring in the 98th.
A few days later, Gotham's streak was snapped after a 2-0 loss to Washington Spirit. Dunn started the match and logged 86 minutes. Bell subbed in during the 86th minute.Â
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)Â
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash battled San Diego Wave to a scoreless draw. Nielsen and Patterson both started the match and saw every minute on the pitch.Â
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a 3-1 win over Chicago Red Stars. Pinto was credited with an assist on the Courage's first goal in the 16th minute; She sent a chip into the box to Tyler Lussi. Pinto started the match and logged 61 minutes.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns fell to Kansas City Current, 4-1. Klingenberg joined the Starting XI and saw 69 minutes of action.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign played Racing Louisville FC to a 1-1 draw. A week after returning from injury, Dickey once again started the match and logged a full match between the posts; She finished with three saves.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals suffered a 6-0 defeat by Orlando Pride. Sentnor joined the Starting XI and logged a full game.Â
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Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC picked up a 1-0 win over Angel City FC. King started the match and saw 66 minutes of playing time. Bailey earned her sixth start of the season and logged a full game.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
Gotham FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine matches following a 2-1 victory over San Diego Wave. Bell scored the first professional goal of her career in the 98th minute, which proved to be the game-winner. With just moments left in stoppage time, Jenna Nighswonger played a pinpoint cross to Bell at the back post, who struck the ball into the back of the net. Dunn started the match and logged a full game. Bell subbed in during the 84th minute, scoring in the 98th.
A few days later, Gotham's streak was snapped after a 2-0 loss to Washington Spirit. Dunn started the match and logged 86 minutes. Bell subbed in during the 86th minute.Â
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)Â
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash battled San Diego Wave to a scoreless draw. Nielsen and Patterson both started the match and saw every minute on the pitch.Â
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a 3-1 win over Chicago Red Stars. Pinto was credited with an assist on the Courage's first goal in the 16th minute; She sent a chip into the box to Tyler Lussi. Pinto started the match and logged 61 minutes.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns fell to Kansas City Current, 4-1. Klingenberg joined the Starting XI and saw 69 minutes of action.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign played Racing Louisville FC to a 1-1 draw. A week after returning from injury, Dickey once again started the match and logged a full match between the posts; She finished with three saves.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals suffered a 6-0 defeat by Orlando Pride. Sentnor joined the Starting XI and logged a full game.Â
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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