Seattle Reign are back at Lumen Field tonight, taking on Gotham FC at 7 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and streamed on CBSSports.com.
The Reign are undefeated in seven games and are trying to redeem their rocky start and clinch a playoff spot. They have won their last three games while Gotham has won three of their last four.
Gotham (11-4-4, 37 points) has scored 23 goals and conceded 16. Seattle Reign (5-9-5, 20 points) has scored 23 goals and conceded 32, the most in the league.
What you should see
- How the Reign deal with Gotham’s intense pressing – Gotham has one of the most intense pressing in the league, but is vulnerable when teams consistently change the field and have good possession
- Gotham doesn’t allow many chances – can the Reign take advantage of their opportunity in front of goal?
- Dangerous in transition – both teams are dangerous in transition, and the Reign have added this to their skill set in recent games
referee
Referee: Shawn Tehini
AR1: Noah Kenyawani
AR2: Nicholas Seymour
4.: Baboucarr Jallow
VAR: Alexandra Billeter
AVAR: Brian Marshall
Lineups
Highlights
41′ – Delanie Sheehan puts Gotham ahead.
Injury/Availability Report
Seattle Reign
OUT OF: Ryanne Brown (SEI – knee), Jess Fishlock (leg), Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence)
QUESTIONABLE: Jordyn Huitema (illness)
INTERNATIONAL TASK: Emeri Adames (USA), Jordyn Bugg (USA)
Gotham
OUT OF: Sinead Farrelly (SEI – concussion), Svava Gudmunsdottir (excused absence), Sam Hiatt (foot), Maitane Lopez (hip), Kelley O’Hara (excused absence), Midge Purce (SEI – knee), Jessica Silva (illness), Abby Smith (SEI – lower leg)
How to watch
Date/Time: Monday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. PT
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
TV: CBS Sports Network
Streaming: CBSSports.com (USA), NWSL+ (International)
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