After a three-week break, OL Reign were back in action for an NWSL Challenge Cup match on Friday, July 28. Facing off against the San Diego Wave, the Reign stayed organized defensively and relied on a Bethany Balcer penalty kick to earn a 1-0 win at home.
With the win, the Reign booked a trip to the Challenge Cup semifinals on Wednesday, September 6 — with hosting details still to be announced pending results in the final round of Challenge Cup group stage matches.
Here are three stats from the home win at Lumen Field.