Mathias had dished out five assists in 20 starts this season.
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Several players lambasted the referee for poor officiating that they say decided the result.
The Courage celebrated the career of Heather O’Reilly on Saturday and the veteran scored a goal and had an assist.
Though it was Coombe’s first match as Sky Blue’s interim head coach, she has been working with the team for over a month.
An own goal put the Courage up in the first minute, and Dunn’s second-half goal cemented the victory.
Reign FC goalkeeper Casey Murphy faced 26 shots and saved six of them, but Lynn Williams snuck one past her.
Cross one name off the list of potential candidates to replace Jill Ellis.
Courage head coach Paul Riley: “To me, tonight, it felt like the two best teams in the world were playing against each other.”
Jessica McDonald netted the game-winner in stoppage time, while McKenzie Meehan scored her first professional goal.
“I’ve never been fitter or felt this sharp. I’ve never felt this confident,” Roccaro said.