da betano casino: Mallory Swanson came back with a bang as she scored her first goal for Orlando Pride since returning from a knee injury.
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Swanson back in action after a long injury layoffScored her first goal of the 2024 NWSL seasonChicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride played out a 1-1 drawWHAT HAPPENED?
Swanson's 2023 NWSL season was cut short by a devastating knee injury while representing the United States women's national team in a friendly match last April. She returned to action in the current season and has now scored her first goal in the Chicago Red Stars' 1-1 draw against Orlando Pride.
The forward received Jenna Bike's lobbed pass inside the box and scored past the opponent goalkeeper to restore parity in the match after Taylor Malham's first-half own goal had handed the hosts the lead.
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The injury last year shattered the dream of the 25-year-old to represent the USWNT at the 2023 Women's World Cup. In January 2024, the striker signed a new deal with the Red Stars which according to reports is the most lucrative contract in the league's history.
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The American footballer will be next seen in action on April 14 as the Red Stars take on Angel City FC in the NWSL.