Hot Time In Old Town - NWSL Coverage: Seattle Reign vs. Chicago Red StarsTRADITION - HONOR - PASSIONhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50655/htiot-fav.png2018-08-16T00:59:29-05:00http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/rss/stream/174558152018-08-16T00:59:29-05:002018-08-16T00:59:29-05:00A Matter of Degrees: Seattle Reign FC 0, Chicago Red Stars 0, NWSL Game Recap
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<p>This isn’t the point you’re looking for</p> <blockquote>
<p id="cqpwL7"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/seattle-reign"><strong>Seattle Reign FC</strong></a><strong> 0</strong></p>
<p id="BzWISH"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 0</strong></p>
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<p id="1YRSqE">Nine draws. Nine. Draws.</p>
<p id="blpiFR">As we’ve all followed this season, some stalemates certainly read more prestigiously than others. Pull two points from North Carolina, the far-and-away league leaders? Fantastic! Get five out of nine from the second best Seattle Reign? Wonderful! Take control of your destiny and move into a playoff spot?</p>
<p id="c1wKuO">Bueller?</p>
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<p id="WMW7q4">Within the microcosm of the NWSL’s top tier, a second scoreless draw against the Reign is less a troublesome weak spot as it is a nuanced asset in the Red Stars’ arsenal, but that’s not the journey we are on right now. There are only four games left in the 2018 NWSL season, and Chicago is in fifth place, with their next task being a quick turnaround against the Portland Thorns in their impenetrable fortress of Providence Park.</p>
<p id="rDvysp">Going into the match, all involved acknowledged that the game was going to be tough. Wildfires have ravaged much of the western half of the U.S. for weeks now, and the initial impulse to look to the NWSL to distract us from the ongoing cries for help our planet sends out on a daily basis to remind us as a species that the entire concept of a summer soccer league is an inherent act of arrogance that we should all re-examine if we want to comfortably invest our time and energy not only into our own futures but that of those who come after us (pause for deep breath) is probably one that we all probably reflected on as the match ground on into a scoreless draw.</p>
<p id="b4mgbq">Not to say that the Red Stars didn’t look good throughout! They recreated the lineup that so satisfactorily dealt with the Courage last weekend, albeit without Yuki Nagasato (Rosie White took her place, and while she’s an athletic presence she can’t necessarily zero in on a connection with <span>Sam Kerr</span> the way Nagasato has in the past month). <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a> had another strong outing as a functional eight for the Red Stars midfield, and Vanessa Dibernardo had another fantastic match controlling the flow of play in between the boxes.</p>
<p id="1ft0rX">However, Seattle goalkeeper (and Sam Kerr’s Matilda teammate) Lydia Williams had another impressive going in between the posts, and the Red Stars ended the night with another draw in their record. Within that, I’m not entirely sure what to say about where Chicago’s at right now. The team has continued to improve, and have shown ongoing tenacity and ambition in their style of play, and this last run of games has been (and will be) really hard. Is a draw so bad? Should I really be wanting more? </p>
<p id="0Y5uYl">The answer to that now has to be a matter of degrees. I said in the throes of Chicago’s injury woes that I just wanted a solid string of results. The Red Stars have responded to that and more, but if they’re really trying to make the playoffs? They just. gotta. win. Tonight’s result was something that Seattle could afford. Chicago is playing with fire. They take on an equally smoky Portland this Saturday, August 18th, and they’ll need to do better than a draw to feel comfortable going into their big showdown with Orlando the following weekend. </p>
<p id="f6PMPp">They’re playing well enough to pull it off. But they still have to end the story with emphasis.</p>
<p id="cNq9Gs">The Chicago Red Stars (7W 9D 4L, 30pts, 5th in the NWSL standings) finish their PNW trip on Saturday when they face the Portland Thorns.</p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/16/17697452/seattle-reign-0-chicago-red-stars-0-nwsl-2018-match-recap-wildfire-smoke-kerr-brianClaire Watkins2018-08-15T23:44:17-05:002018-08-15T23:44:17-05:00Seattle Reign 0, Chicago Red Stars 0: Woman Of The Match
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<p>Ooof</p> <p id="BHSYdA">Well that was disappointing. A point isn’t the worst, but this was a must-win game. Chicago’s going to have their work cut out for them this weekend against Portland.</p>
<p id="RDGqw2">We’re giving our WOTM nod to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a>, who has quietly become a very solid box-to-box mid in her brief time with the Red Stars. We’ll definitely need her anchoring abilities as the playoff race heats up.</p>
<p id="KlXuK0"><em>Now let us know how you saw it. Vote for your choice for WOTM in the poll below. The poll will be open for two days, after which we’ll publicize the results. (Note: if you’re viewing this post from AMP or Apple News, you won’t see the poll below. Feel free to tell us your pick in the comments.)</em></p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/15/17697098/best-worst-performances-vote-motm-seattle-reign-0-chicago-red-stars-0-nwsl-2018-week-21Bridget Gordon2018-08-15T23:36:54-05:002018-08-15T23:36:54-05:00Seattle Reign 0, Chicago Red Stars 0: Quick & Dirty Recap
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<p>The Red Stars settle for a point in Seattle</p> <blockquote>
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<p id="RGTriQ"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a><strong> 0</strong> </p>
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<p id="rr2se6">Here is your quick & dirty editorial-free recap of the Chicago Red Stars away match against the Seattle Reign. The Red Stars played the Reign out to a 0-0 draw.</p>
<p id="IQqcaD">Stay tuned for more postgame coverage here on Hot Time In Old Town. In the meantime, join the conversation in the comments or on social media.</p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/15/17697082/seattle-reign-0-chicago-red-stars-0-match-recap-report-nwsl-2018-week-21Bridget Gordon2018-08-15T15:00:02-05:002018-08-15T15:00:02-05:00Seattle Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars: Gameday Primer, How To Watch, & Open Thread
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<p>Lineups, streaming info, and live NWSL coverage as the Red Stars face off against the Reign</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="HWiGck">
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<strong>Seattle Reign vs </strong><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars"><strong>Chicago Red Stars</strong></a>
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<p id="dNWILi">Wednesday, August 15th, 2018</p>
<p id="jfp9dO">NWSL Week 21 | Memorial Stadium, Seattle WA</p>
<p id="wfUrv2">Kickoff: 9:30pm CT</p>
<p id="jr3h3U">Referee: Lukasz Szpala</p>
<p id="hWbUpK">Assistant Referees: Chris Elliott, John Krill</p>
<p id="J7tmQ9">4th Official: Jeff Arthurholtz</p>
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<p id="3Oe3nK">When it rains it pours, eh? Chicago didn’t play for almost a month, then dove straight into a 3-game weekend. The Red Stars, coming off their tough 1-1 draw at home to North Carolina, are now facing a quick tour of the Pacific Northwest. First up: Seattle, a team the Red Stars really need a result against if they’re serious about the playoffs.</p>
<h2 id="4JiQRb"><strong>PREVIEW & VIEWING OPTIONS</strong></h2>
<p id="4FMreA"><strong>Full Preview: </strong><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/15/17688836/chicago-red-stars-vs-seattle-reign-fc-week-21-nwsl-preview-projected-lineups-how-to-watch">Red Stars @ Reign</a></p>
<p id="W05Nr8"><strong>Television</strong>: N/A</p>
<p id="k9MeFK"><strong>Online Streaming:</strong> <a href="http://nwslsoccer.com/">NWSLSoccer.com</a> | NWSL app</p>
<p id="CQ6jsz"><strong>Live Updates:</strong> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HotTimeOldTown">@HotTimeOldTown</a> (livetweets by <a href="https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_">Sandra</a> ) | <a href="http://www.nwslsoccer.com/game/seattle-reign-vs-chicago-red-stars-2018-08-15">NWSL Game Center</a></p>
<h2 id="rJwfcl"><strong>SEATTLE REIGN</strong></h2>
<p id="3Wer0D">Starting XI: Williams; Westphal, Barnes, Oyster, Nielsen; Andrews, Long; Spencer, Fishlock, Kawasumi; Taylor</p>
<p id="LqmDcc">Bench: Betos, Johnson, Kleiner, Leon, McNabb</p>
<h2 id="BjWjyh"><strong>CHICAGO RED STARS</strong></h2>
<p id="42T2pK">Starting XI: Naeher; Short, Naughton, Ertz (c), Gilliland; Brian, Colaprico; White, DiBernardo, Mautz; Kerr</p>
<p id="KfKeOy">Bench: Boyd, Stanton, Gorden, Vasconcelos, Elby, Nagasato</p>
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<h2 id="6Gb7Z2"><strong>JOIN THE CONVERSATION</strong></h2>
<p id="KbqCMz">Be sure to follow our full coverage of every Chicago Red Stars game this season, along with breaking news, tactical analysis, and opinion. Join the conversation in the comments below or on social media.</p>
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https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/15/17691808/seattle-reign-vs-chicago-red-stars-nwsl-2018-week-21-info-lineups-streaming-kickoff-timeBridget Gordon2018-08-15T00:06:31-05:002018-08-15T00:06:31-05:00Bring Your Umbrella: Chicago Red Stars vs Seattle Reign FC, NWSL Week 21 Preview
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<p>Will the Red Stars get a win on the road in the Pacific Northwest?</p> <p id="fxTcCo">The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/chicago-red-stars">Chicago Red Stars</a> are off the Pacific Northwest for a series of Cascadian matches, starting this Wednesday when they will face Seattle Reign.</p>
<p id="OvUFIr">The Reign are currently in second place on the NWSL table and while the Red Stars are in fifth place vying for playoff positioning, they head into Seattle with a draw and a win against the Reign in their two previous matches this season.</p>
<p id="rzEjBy">The Red Stars will have a quick turn around and head to Portland for a match on Saturday against the Thorns, but first, Chicago must focus is on a short handed Seattle Reign at Memorial Stadium.</p>
<h1 id="rl2SKC">Where We Last Saw Them</h1>
<p id="zftrq7">Chicago and Seattle faced off on July 14th where the Red Stars played host to the Reign at Toyota Park. A physical and sometimes tense match came to screeching halt as Red Stars defender Arin Gilliland was carted off the pitch for medical evaluation after a collision with Steph Cately. Gilliland has since recovered. The emotional match ended with a goal by <span>Sam Kerr</span> in the 87th minute, and a big three points for the Red Stars.</p>
<h1 id="oGXdrH">Startling Lineup We’d Like To See</h1>
<p id="mrbn22">As the schedule winds down and the calendar of competitive teams remains strong, we’d like to see the usual suspects continue to build off of their draw last week against league leaders <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/carolina-courage">North Carolina Courage</a>. Stanton, Vasconelos, and Gorden as potential second half subs.</p>
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<h1 id="i7OX9L">Keys To The Match</h1>
<p id="WfdPpx"><strong>Own the Flanks:</strong> With Casey Short missing most of the season, and Arin Gilliland being utilized in different areas this season, we’re looking at this match for Chicago’s outside backs to both help shut down Megan Rapinoe and help create an offensive attack.</p>
<h1 id="gVfMb7">Players To Watch</h1>
<p id="PcjCn4"><strong>Chicago Red Stars:</strong> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/players/255542/morgan-brian">Morgan Brian</a> has quietly been putting together strong games for the Red Stars and we’re looking for another one from the Red Stars midfielder.</p>
<p id="5CXZn8"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/NWSL/teams/seattle-reign"><strong>Seattle Reign FC</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Megan Rapinoe is having another MVP caliber season for Seattle Reign. While most will be paying attention to her game, <span>Jess Fishlock</span> and Jodie Taylor will be the supporting cast carrying this match.</p>
<h1 id="kvsdPG">How To Watch</h1>
<p id="2zAqzx"><strong>Kickoff:</strong> Wednesday, August 15 at 9:30 pm CT at Memorial Stadium in Seattle, Washington.</p>
<p id="I5MJto"><strong>Stream</strong>: <a href="http://NWSLsoccer.com">NWSLsoccer.com</a> or NWSL App</p>
<h1 id="SFsEFx">Final Thoughts</h1>
<p id="oNio4Q">Will the Red Stars walk away with three points against Seattle? Who do you think will score? Will you stay up late to watch the midweek match? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!</p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2018/8/15/17688836/chicago-red-stars-vs-seattle-reign-fc-week-21-nwsl-preview-projected-lineups-how-to-watchSandra Herrera