Reign falls in Kansas and Bermudians on the scoresheet in Women’s FA Cup
Smith’s Rhode Island FC takes vital step towards playoffs
Rhode Island FC has secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Miami FC, with Jojea Kwizera scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot. The win, the club’s second in a row, significantly boosts its playoff aspirations in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference.
The result moves head coach Khano Smith’s side four points clear of ninth-place Indy Eleven in the standings, with just five games remaining in the regular season. The team is now in a strong position to clinch a postseason berth.
Reign fall to No. 1 Current in NWSL
Mia Fishel and her Seattle Reign FC teammates suffered a 2-0 defeat on the road against the league-leading Kansas City Current. The Current, ranked No. 1 in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), were dominant in the match, frustrating the Reign’s attack and securing a comfortable win. The loss is a setback for the Reign as they continue their push for a strong finish to the regular season.
Bermudians on the scoresheet in Women’s FA Cup
It was a mixed day for Bermudian footballers in the Women’s FA Cup. Aaliyah Nolan scored twice, helping her Bradford City Women’s teammates advance after a 5-1 win over Chesterfield Ladies.
Jahni Simmons scored what proved to be the winner for Coventry Sphinx Ladies in their 3-0 victory over Milton United Ladies, helping her side advance.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Spence and her Newport Pagnell Town Women’s teammates went down 6-0 in their FA Cup clash against Stevenage. In other news, goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper’s QPR Women’s team was defeated 2-1 by Dulwich United Ladies.
