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, which is Rhode Island's second in a row, significantly boosts the club's 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.
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.
It was a mixed day for Bermudian footballers in the Women's FA Cup, with several players in action across different ties.
Aaliyah Nolan scored twice helping her Bradford City Women's teammates advance after winning their Second Qualifying Round match 5 - 1 against Chesterfield Ladies.
Jahni Simmons scored what proved to be the winner for Coventry Sphinx Ladies in their 3-0 victory over Milton United Ladies. Her goal helped her side advance to the next round of the competition.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Spence and her Newport Pagnell Town Women's teammates faced a tough outing, going down 6-0 to a strong Stevenage side in their FA Cup clash.
In other news, goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper's QPR Women’s team was defeated 2-1 by Dulwich United Ladies.
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