In their fourth and final match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, the Chicago Red Stars put on without doubt their best offensive display to date but still came out on the losing side. They fell 3-2 in Tacoma to OL Reign, but the loss was lightened by the spark provided by Mallory Pugh.
Pugh started her second consecutive game and began with incredible confidence that immediately put OL Reign on the defensive. Her efforts were rewarded when, in the 38th minute, she dribbled her way past three defenders before a left footed shot found the bottom corner for her first Red Stars goal.