With World Cup stars slowly returning, both the Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride were hit by a massive burst of energy during their weekend’s NWSL clash. It took only seven minutes for the Red Stars’ shining star to strike. Not even missing a beat from her time away from the side, Sam Kerr picked out a lazy back-pass and slipped it into the goal.
This miscommunication would become a theme for the rest of the game as, in the 22nd minute, Emily Boyd took a heavy touch and Chioma Ubogagu stole it from under her.