Back home at Memorial Stadium after a two-game road stint that yielded a loss to the Boston Breakers and an infuriating tie against Portland thanks to a late goal by the Thorns, the Seattle Reign (2-1-2) were eager to show that they could dominate for an entire game.
That dominance was on full display in a masterful 6-2 win against the Washington Spirit on Saturday afternoon.
Forward Nahomi Kawasumi led the Reign’s relentless attack, setting a new NWSL single match record with four assists. She also managed a well-timed goal in the 69th minute that turned the game permanently in Seattle’s favor after a spirited rally by Washington early in the second half.