Flash Host Defending Shield Winners Seattle Reign Friday Night
Published on July 2, 2015 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Western New York Flash News Release
ELMA, N.Y. (Thursday, July 2, 2015) - The Western New York Flash will return to Sahlen's Stadium for the first time in nearly a month when it hosts defending NWSL Shield winner Seattle Reign FC at 7 p.m. ET on Friday night.
About the Matchup
On Friday night, the Flash and Reign will play its second of three matches of the season and the first of a home-and-home series. The two clubs met in the season opener back on April 12 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle, with the Reign coming away with a 5-1 win. Midfielder Jordan Angeli scored the Flash's lone goal after entering as a second-half substitute.
Seattle owns the all-time series with a 1-4-2 record, with the Flash's one victory over the Reign coming on August 7, 2013 - a 1-0 win at Sahlen's Stadium.
The Flash and Reign have combined for the most points in the league over the last five games, as WNY has totaled 10 points and Seattle has 11, the most out of any NWSL team over the span.
Where to Watch
Saturday's match will be streamed live on YouTube and can be watched by clicking the link here. Fans can also follow live play-by-play at the Flash's official Twitter page, @WNYFlash, and can join the conversation by using the hashtag #WNYFvSRFC.
Flash Last Game
The Flash enter Friday's game on the heels of its first shutout victory of the year after defeating the Boston Breakers 2-0 at Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium on Sunday evening.
Western New York was led by first-half goals from Lynn Williams and Elizabeth Eddy, who both have two scores on the year. Williams, a rookie out of Pepperdine University, also picked up the assist on Eddy's goal.
In the 19th minute, Williams made the score 1-0 by capitalizing on a bobbled save from Boston's keeper. Eddy, also a rookie, doubled WNY's lead just before halftime with a breakaway goal in the 43rd minute.
Chantel Jones tied a career-high with seven saves in the match, helping lead the Flash backline to its first clean sheet of 2015.
The Flash have now earned points in four of its last five games. Sunday's win was also the Flash's first victory on the road this season.
Seattle Last Game
Beverly Yanez and Kim Little scored less than two minutes apart as the Reign went on to beat FC Kansas City 2-1 in a rematch of the 2014 NWSL Championship game.
The win continued a home unbeaten streak for the Reign, who have not dropped a match at Memorial Stadium since the beginning of the 2014 campaign. The Reign also enter Friday's match riding a six-game unbeaten streak, going 4-0-2 since May 2.
Game Promotions
In celebration of Hometown Heroes Night, the Flash are offering $5 off tickets for current or former military members and first responders. In addition, the Flash will be kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with a post-game fireworks show. Sahlen's hot dogs will also be available for just $1 with a voucher and while supplies last. Vouchers can be picked up in the concourse under the scoreboard.
Tickets
Tickets for Friday's game, and all 2015 home games, can be purchased online by visiting wnyflash.com or by calling the Flash at (716) 655-PLAY or the Sahlen's Stadium Box Office at (585) 454-KICK.
$4 tickets will be available through kickoff, thanks to six unbeaten games by the U.S. Women's National Team during its 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup run. For each win or draw by the USA, the Flash has dropped GA ticket prices by $1 and are now being offered at 60% through kickoff.
Next Game
The Flash will travel to Seattle on Saturday, July 11 to close the regular-season series with the Reign. The game will kickoff at 10 p.m. ET at Moda Pitch at Memorial Stadium.
Sam's Jamz
Get prepared for Friday's match with Sam's Jamz: Volume 6, a pregame playlist put together by Flash midfielder Samantha Mewis! Click here to listen.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from July 2, 2015
- Match Forecast: Reign FC Heads East for Road Tilt with Western New York Flash - Seattle Reign FC
- Greg Garza Added to U.S. Roster for 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup - NWSL
- Flash Host Defending Shield Winners Seattle Reign Friday Night - Western New York Flash
- Reign FC and Sounders FC to Host Exclusive Women's World Cup Final Viewing Party at the NINETY - Seattle Reign FC
- News: Forward Caroline Miller Added to FC Kansas City's Roster - FC Kansas City
- Chicago Red Stars Join U.S. Soccer for Women's World Cup Final Viewing Party - Chicago Stars FC
- Sky Blue FC Heads West for a Friday Night Fixture with Portland Thorns FC - Sky Blue FC
- WWC Semifinal Recap: Japan Edges out England 2-1 - Chicago Stars FC
- Reign FC's Kim Little Wins NWSL Player of the Month - Seattle Reign FC
- Preview: FC Kansas City Returns Home After Five Weeks to Host Washington Spirit - FC Kansas City
- Seattle Reign FC Midfielder Kim Little Voted NWSL Player of the Month - NWSL
- Red Stars in the World Cup: Johnston Goes 90 in Huge U.S. Win - Chicago Stars FC
- Spirit Face off against FC Kansas City this Holiday Weekend - Washington Spirit
- Flash to Host Viewing Party for Sunday's Women's World Cup Final - Western New York Flash
- Sky Blue FC Waives LaBonta, Morris to Make Room for Foord, Kerr - Sky Blue FC
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