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FC Kansas City Falls in First Road Trip

April 22, 2017 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
FC Kansas City News Release


View this email in your browser 8107ee17) FC KANSAS CITY FALLS IN FIRST ROAD TRIP CHICAGO - FC Kansas City fell to the Chicago Red Stars 1-0 in their first road trip of the 2017 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. Julie Ertz scored for the home side in front of the 2,153 fans that made it out to the team's home opener.

Last week, FC Kansas City played a strong defensive game that allowed them the most fast-break opportunities in the NWSL. The Red Stars seemed prepared for that however, as they were much more reserved on their attack. FC Kansas City controlled the possession, but Chicago's defense corralled the Blues in their own end of the field much of the day.

Chicago took advantage of any opportunity they had with the ball and peppered the Kansas City defense with shots. In the first half, they outshot FCKC 11-3.

In the 41^st minute, Sofia Huerta beat Christina Gibbons to the outside and crossed a pass from nearly the touch line into a waiting Ertz. Running onto the ball, Ertz placed her shot to the back of the net for what would eventually be the game-winning goal.

Chicago nearly had a chance to double their lead in the second half when they were awarded a Penalty Kick early in the period. Forward Christen Press, normally reliable from the spot, pushed her shot wide of the goal and kept the Blues within a score.

FC Kansas City fought back in the second half as they adjusted their play to a more attacking style. Shea Groom was very active, collecting the ball from her defense and distributing to Leroux and the outside midfielders.

Kansas City outshot the Red Stars 8-6 in the second half, but none of them were able to find their way into the goal. The result is Kansas City's first loss and Chicago's first win of the season

FC Kansas City will remain on the road for another week as they head to New Jersey on April 30^th for a 5:00 p.m. CT scheduled kickoff against Sky Blue FC. The game will be streamed live on go90.com and the go90 app available on iOS and Android platforms.

NWSL Match Report Match: Chicago Red Stars vs FC Kansas City Date: April 22, 2017 Venue: Toyota Park Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. CT Attendance: 2,153 Weather: Partly Cloudy

Scoring Summary Goals 1 2 F FC Kansas City (1-0-0) 0 0 0 Chicago (0-1-0) 1 0 1 CHI - Julie Ertz (Sophia Huerta) 41'

Lineups: Chicago Red Stars: Alyssa Naeher; Arin Gilliland, Katie Naughton, Sam Johnson, Casey Short, Julie Ertz (Alyssa Mautz 87'), Danielle Colaprico, Sofia Huerta (Morgan Proffitt 87'), Vanessa DiBernardo, Jen Hoy (McCaffrey 72'), Christen Press ©

Substitutes Not Used: Sarah Gordon, Michele Dalton, Summer Green, Mary Luba

FC Kansas City: Nicole Barnhart; Christina Gibbons, Becky Sauerbrunn â'=B8, Yael Averbuch, Brittany Taylor; Lo'aeu LaBonta, Becca Moros (Caroline Flynn 58'), Katie Bowen; Alexa Newfield (Erika Tymrak 58'); Sydney Leroux (Maegan Kelly 73'), Shea Groom

Substitutes Not Used: Cat Parkhill, Brianne Reed, Brittany Ratcliffe

FC Kansas City is a founding member and proud two-time champion of the National Women's Soccer League. Fans can keep up-to-date on the most recent club news by following the Blues' official Twitter account (@FCKansasCity).

--FCKansasCity.com

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