Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are making Caitlin Clark jealous with perfect chemistry and conection

The new Chicago Sky duo combine for some highlights during their last game

New Chicago Sky women's basketball draftees players Angel Reese, left,...

New Chicago Sky women’s basketball draftees players Angel Reese, left, and Kamilla Cardoso throw out ceremonial first pitchesAP

In a standout performance, Chicago Sky rookiesAngel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso showcased their growing on-court chemistry during last night’s game against the Washington Mystics. The Sky, with a record of 4-5, triumphed over the league’s worst team, securing a 79-71 victory thanks to Reese’s exceptional play.

Despite the controversy surrounding Reese and the Chicago Sky following the heated game against the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark last Saturday-marked by a notable shoulder check to Clark. Reese has continued to demonstrate her vast potential. Her teammate, Kamilla Cardoso, who was selected earlier in the draft (3rd overall) and is a two-time NCAA champion with the South Carolina Gamecocks, also shone brightly.

Reese and Cardoso, particularly Reese, excelled against the Mystics. Several plays, culminating in assists from Cardoso and points for Reese, highlighted their strong understanding and growing chemistry, which is expected to improve as the season progresses. This dynamic duo has the potential to achieve great things, given their high draft selections and impressive skills. Reese delivered her best professional game yet, recording a double-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assists. This performance made her the first rookie since 2008 to achieve 15+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ steals in a game, a feat last accomplished by Tamika Catchings with Indiana.

Such rookie connections and veteran-like performances are undoubtedly something Caitlin Clark would envy in Indiana. Clark’s rough start, with a 2-9 record for the Fever, contrasts sharply with Reese and Cardoso’s success even they also have a losing record with 4-5. Indiana has a prime opportunity to boost their confidence tonight 6:30pm ET against the winless Mystics who are playing in back-to-back games. This game could serve as a crucial momentum builder before their challenging Monday matchup against Connecticut sun, the league’s top team, which previously welcomed Clark to the league with a tough game.

As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on Reese and Cardoso, whose synergy could propel the Chicago Sky to new heights and can achieve back-to-back wins for the second time this season as they play against the Atlanta Dream tomorrow. Their performance against the Mystics is just a glimpse of the potential this rookie duo holds for the future.

VIDEO: USWNT Star Sophia Smith Suspended For Her Weird Behavior On The Bench During Game

Sophia Smith on ground near benchSophia Smith (Photo via womenxfootball/Twitter)
Although Sophia Smith, a forward for the United States women’s national team, has never competed in an Olympics, she hopes to leave her mark in Paris in 2024. However, her actions during a recent game have gotten her into some problems.

On Saturday night, Sophia Smith received a red card in a bizarre manner as the Portland Thorns defeated the North Carolina Courage 1-0. Smith received two yellow cards for time wastage in her first red card of the season, the second of which was issued in an amusing moment.

At Providence Park, the star of the U.S. women’s national team had given her team the lead with a penalty kick in the 79th minute. Smith was shown a yellow card in the 89th minute for kicking the ball away when play had been stopped, with Portland managing to hang on to a late 1-0 lead. Smith was taken out of the game by Thorns head coach Rob Gale well into stoppage time, but things only got stranger from there.

Smith snatched up a ball that had been out of play on the sideline and tried to hide beneath the bench. With a sly smile on her lips, the forward attempted the soccer equivalent of the hidden ball trick, demonstrating her obvious skill.

Referee Danielle Chesky was not amused by Sophia Smith’s antics and gave her a second yellow card.