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Pro Heels: NWSL Week 15 Roundup
July 8, 2024 | Women's Soccer
Week 15 of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Ally Sentnor scoring her third professional goal, Crystal Dunn picking up her 26th career regular season assist and Claudia Dickey tying her single-match career saves.
The NWSL will now pause for an international break. All 14 NWSL teams will compete in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup. The NWSL regular season will resume on August 23.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC suffered a 3-0 loss to Washington Spirit. Bailey started the match and saw every minute on the pitch – she's one of just three Bay players who have appeared in every contest this year. King also started the match and logged a full game.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated Angel City FC, 2-1. Dunn picked up an assist in the 16th minute on Gotham's first goal, scored by Rose Lavelle. It was Dunn's 26th career regular season assist, tying her for seventh in NWSL history.
Dunn joined the Starting XI and logged 61 minutes. Bell subbed in during the 78th minute.
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash fell to Chicago Red Stars, 1-0. Both Nielsen and Patterson started the match and logged a full game.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a big 3-1 win over Racing Louisville FC. Pinto was available as a sub but was not used.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns secured a 1-0 victory over San Diego Wave. Klingenberg was available as a sub but was not used.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign played Utah Royals to a 1-1 draw. Dickey was the starting goalkeeper who logged a full match between the posts. She finished the night with seven saves to tie her single-game career high. Dickey is unbeaten in four of her starts at home (one win, three draws), having earned two clean sheets and conceding just two goals.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals drew Seattle Reign, 1-1, after Sentnor struck first in the 67th minute. She pressed up and won the ball in the Reign's defensive area before driving forward into the penalty area. Sentnor, who played every minute of the match, cut inside and then sent a right-footed strike into the top right corner.
She now leads the team with three goals, while she also has three assists. Sentnor, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, is in contention for NWSL Rookie of the Year.
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The NWSL will now pause for an international break. All 14 NWSL teams will compete in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup. The NWSL regular season will resume on August 23.
Bay FC
» Emmie Allen (2021-23)
» Dorian Bailey (2015-18)
» Savy King (2023)
Bay FC suffered a 3-0 loss to Washington Spirit. Bailey started the match and saw every minute on the pitch – she's one of just three Bay players who have appeared in every contest this year. King also started the match and logged a full game.
NJ/NY Gotham FC
» Maycee Bell (2019-23)
» Crystal Dunn (2010-13)
NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated Angel City FC, 2-1. Dunn picked up an assist in the 16th minute on Gotham's first goal, scored by Rose Lavelle. It was Dunn's 26th career regular season assist, tying her for seventh in NWSL history.
Dunn joined the Starting XI and logged 61 minutes. Bell subbed in during the 78th minute.
Houston Dash
» Paige Nielsen (2012-15)
» Avery Patterson (2020-23)
Houston Dash fell to Chicago Red Stars, 1-0. Both Nielsen and Patterson started the match and logged a full game.
North Carolina Courage
» Julia Dorsey (2019-23)
» Brianna Pinto (2018-20)
North Carolina Courage posted a big 3-1 win over Racing Louisville FC. Pinto was available as a sub but was not used.
Portland Thorns
» Meghan Klingenberg (2007-10)
Portland Thorns secured a 1-0 victory over San Diego Wave. Klingenberg was available as a sub but was not used.
Seattle Reign FC
» Claudia Dickey (2018-21)
» Sam Meza (2020-23)
Seattle Reign played Utah Royals to a 1-1 draw. Dickey was the starting goalkeeper who logged a full match between the posts. She finished the night with seven saves to tie her single-game career high. Dickey is unbeaten in four of her starts at home (one win, three draws), having earned two clean sheets and conceding just two goals.
Utah Royals
» Ally Sentnor (2021-23)
Utah Royals drew Seattle Reign, 1-1, after Sentnor struck first in the 67th minute. She pressed up and won the ball in the Reign's defensive area before driving forward into the penalty area. Sentnor, who played every minute of the match, cut inside and then sent a right-footed strike into the top right corner.
She now leads the team with three goals, while she also has three assists. Sentnor, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, is in contention for NWSL Rookie of the Year.
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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