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Reign Seek Revenge Against Struggling Chicago Stars
15 Aug
Summary
- Reign face Chicago, a team they haven't beaten since 2023.
- Chicago is in last place, winless in their last five matches.
- Mia Fishel's strong form boosts Reign's playoff aspirations.
The Seattle Reign have an opportunity to climb the playoff standings as they host Chicago on Friday. Despite a strong chance on paper, past matches against Chicago have been challenging, with the Reign's last victory against them occurring in 2023. Only three players from that winning lineup remain as consistent starters.
Chicago, currently last in the 16-team league, has struggled significantly, with a 1-8-0 road record and winless in their last five games. They haven't scored from open play this year and are also hampered by injuries, including former Reign forward Jordyn Huitema.
The Stars have recently undergone coaching changes, with Karina Báez named interim coach. Despite these shifts, the Reign acknowledge that Chicago's playstyle can still pose difficulties. Coach Laura Harvey emphasized the team's determination to prove themselves regardless of standings or form.
With Mia Fishel finding her scoring touch, contributing to four goals in her last four matches, the Reign are eyeing a third-place finish. The league standings show a tight race, with only a few points separating teams vying for playoff spots.
