Salvo SC's Berit Parten (Gray center) stops the ball deep in the Bliss defensive half. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer Journal
Salvo SC's opening match of their 2026 season started out as a back and forth affair, but neither team found a breakthrough before the half. Two goals in quick succession by Elle Wildman and Matigann Vixayvong put Salvo up 2-0 early in the second half. Bliss mounted a spirited attempt at a comeback, but were ultimately unable to find the back of the net.
MN Bliss's Addison Wittenberg (Right) and Meghan Sullivan (Left) take walk onto the field. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Elle Wildman (Gray 11) and Bliss's Juliet Carlson (Red #3) take part in the opening coin toss. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer Journal (Salvo SC's Elle Wildman (Gray #11) and Bliss's Darby Allen (Red) battle for the ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Ashley Thurk (Gray #21) attempts to cut off Addison Wittenberg (Red). Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalWPSL Central Player of the Week Jessica Lee pauses the ball to survey her attacking options. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Darby Allen carries the ball through her defensive half. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Ashley Thurk looks down field for options on a first half throw in. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Jessica Lee (red) goes up for a contested header while Salvo SC's Sophia Barjesteh (Grey #23) looks on. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Claire Lyons tries to chase down Salvo SC's Elle WIldman (Gray #11). Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Ashley Thurk straks down the wing with the ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Addison Wittenberg (Red) works to hold off Salvo SC's Ashley Thurk.Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Matigann Vixayvong (Gray #19) dribbles the ball through the open field. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Elle Wildman makes a pass while Bliss's Addison Wittenberg (Red) looks on. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Brooke Nygaard passes the ball before Bliss's Jessica Lee (red) can cut her off. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Aida Parker(Red) carries the ball through midfield between Salvo's Sophia Barjesteh and Avery Petty. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Aida Parker carries the ball down the wing. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Berit Parten (Gray #15) shields the ball from Bliss's Darby Allen. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss goalkeeper Fiona Kinahan punts the ball down field. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Matigann Vixayvong stretches to corral a loose ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Avery Petty prepares to drive the ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Berit Parten (Gray #15) uses her chest to corral a loose ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Kelsey Wentland and Salvo SC's Elle Wildman jostle for postion on a header. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Leighton Rogers watches a bouncing ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Elle Wildman (Gray #11) dribbles while pursued by Bliss's Kelsey Wentland. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Addison Wittenberg (Red) leads a breakout from the team's defensive half. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Addison Wittenberg (Red) and Salvo SC's Ashley Thurk continue their game long battle. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Meghan Sullivan prepares for a header. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Darby Allen survey options down field. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSalvo SC's Sophia Barjesteh heads the ball.Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBliss's Kelsey Wentland eyes a loose ball. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalMN Bliss's Eleanor Rundell clears the ball out of the defensive half. Photo taken 6/3/2026 at Reynolds Field, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer Journal
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