Seattle Reign FC's substitute midfielder Jess Fishlock scored a late game-tying goal in the 84th minute to secure a 1-1 draw against Bay FC. The match was played at Lumen Field, with Bay FC's rookie Taylor Huff opening the scoring in the 31st minute. Rachael Kundananji provided the assist, crossing the ball to the back post where Huff finished. Kundananji is now tied for the most assists in the NWSL this season with five. Meanwhile, Huff tied Kundananji for the second-most goals on the team this season, with four. Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya praised his team's effort, saying they played well enough to maybe have gotten three points. Seattle's Fishlock was in the right place for the equalizer, closing down an attempted clearance by Bay FC and scoring from 10 yards out. Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz denied Seattle's offensive charges for the rest of the game. The tie puts the fifth-place Reign on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot with two regular-season matches remaining. Bay FC returns to the pitch next Friday night when it hosts the North Carolina Courage. Montoya announced last month that he would be resigning as head coach effective at the end of the season. The Reign's late goal was a significant moment in the match, as it prevented Bay FC from securing a much-needed win. The draw extends Bay FC's winless streak to 13 matches, while the Reign remains in fifth place in the NWSL standings. The Reign's playoff hopes are still alive, thanks to Fishlock's late goal. The team will look to build on this result in their next match.
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Seattle Reign FC Scores Late Goal to Tie Bay FC
Seattle Reign FC scores late game-tying goal against Bay FC with Jess Fishlock's 84th-minute strike, extending Bay FC's winless streak to 13 matches
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