Reign 2 Racing 2 Player Ratings

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It wasn’t necessarily a well-played match by either side, but surely Racing will be pleased with a point on the road vs. the OL Reign. Racing had the better chances at the end of the match, but I think will satisfied with the draw.

Lund-6: Made a couple of good saves, and Lester didn’t put her in the best position on the free kick that resulted in her yellow card (maybe Lund called her off?). Solid once again.

Milliet-6: Emily Fox was surely missed today. Racing was narrow in defense on the two Reign goals, but it’s hard to fault Milliet too much in a deputizing role. This demonstrates how much the team needs Fox and how much Björkegren trusts Milliet over his other options.

Bonner-7: Led the team in clearances and played smart all day.

Lester-7: Racing’s most accurate passer on the day was solid in attack and defense once again.

Martin-7: Was heavily involved in the attack, but also solid on defense.

Howell-7: Howell and DeMelo had really similar statistical matches, both really good in attack and defense.

DeMelo-8 (Player of the Match): However, DeMelo is my player of the match with her terrific cross which confounded the Reign on the equalizing own goal.

Olofsson-7: Had a couple a really good tackles to win back possession.

Kizer-7: Did well to set up McDonald’s goal.

McDonald-8: Took her goal well, but I thought it took a bit of a deflection that may have helped. Either way, a great way to start the match.

Ekic-6: Salmon honestly did better with her time on the pitch. It wasn’t a bad game, but we know she is capable of better.

Bonus Rating: Away Kits-6: The new kits don’t really read as anything other than white on TV, especially in the sun. I will look forward to seeing how they appear in night matches.