The Columbus Eagles entered Sunday’s match against the Dayton Dutch Lions following three straight defeats to begin the Women’s Premier Soccer League, being outscored by a combined 12-1 scoreline. But each match showed signed of progress.
In Dayton, Columbus put together the team’s most complete performance of the young season, earning a 2-2 draw. While some ties feel like a loss, this Eagles' result felt like a victory. Columbus clawed back from two deficits to earn the team’s first point of the season without a number of regular players.
From the opening whistle, the match was wide open.