Swanson scores, assists in Red Stars’ win over Reign

The Red Stars improved to 3-1-1 by beating the Seattle Reign, 2-1, on the road on April 21.

Mallory Swanson had an assist on an Ali Schlegel goal in the fourth minute and added a goal of her own in the 31^st minute.

Swanson missed last season after sustaining a knee injury on April 10, 2023 during a U.S. national team friendly against Ireland.

Jenna Bike assisted on the second goal.

The Reign (1-4-0) scored in the 79^th minute on a goal from Tziarra King, but the Red Stars defense kept Seattle off the board the rest of the way.

It’s the second time this young season that the Red Stars beat the Reign. They won 2-1 on March 23 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.