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Midfielder Gunny Jónsdóttir scored her first purpose of the calendar 12 months within the Delight’s final match towards Washington previous to the worldwide break, sliding onto a cross from Darian Jenkins for the end. The purpose got here on the identical day Jónsdóttir dawned the captain’s armband for the Delight, the primary time she has performed so since arriving in Orlando. Since then, the Icelandic worldwide has performed two matches together with her nationwide crew, scoring a purpose in every to go into Saturday’s sport on a three-game scoring streak throughout all of her competitions.
Anna Moorhouse made her second-consecutive begin in internet within the nation’s capital practically two weeks in the past, posting eight saves on the afternoon. Moorhouse joined the Delight this previous offseason from French D1 Féminine facet Bordeaux, the place she appeared 28 instances by way of two seasons.
A pair of defenders made their respective Orlando Delight debuts previous to the worldwide break, with Celia and Kerry Abello coming off the bench for the facet in Washington. Celia was acquired by the Delight on the 2022 NWSL Draft by way of a commerce with OL Reign, whereas Abello was drafted by Orlando a 12 months in the past out of Penn State College.
Ahead Darian Jenkins tallied her first purpose contribution as a member of the Delight of their final match, recording the help on Gunny Jónsdóttir’s end in Washington. Jenkins was acquired by Orlando this previous offseason by way of a commerce with the Kansas Metropolis Present, the place she spent the 2021 NWSL marketing campaign, ending the 12 months tied for the crew lead in targets with three.
The Problem Cup Finale – Orlando Version
Saturday will function the facet’s lone remaining match of the 2022 Problem Cup at Exploria Stadium, set to shut out the competitors at NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday, April 23. The Delight will then shift their focus to the 2022 NWSL common season, set to host Gotham simply over per week later to open league play on Sunday, Could 1 at Exploria Stadium.
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Santa Claus swaps reindeer for alpacas at farm in Waynesville
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour on Monday.
The event offered visitors a unique opportunity to pose for photos with Santa and interact closely with the farm’s animals.
The farm also featured a large mailbox for children to send their letters to Santa. Luanna Baldwin, a mother from Canton, expressed her delight with the experience.
“This was a great outing to take the girls for some Christmas magic,” Baldwin said. “They’ve been asking to see Santa, write a letter specifically, so that was super fun.”
In addition to the alpacas, the tour allowed guests to feed and pet various other farm animals. Farm Manager Ashley Edwards highlighted the joy the event brings to visitors of all ages.
“We have people come in who are in their 60s, 70s, and above who have never touched a chicken before, and I’m able to provide that kind of happiness to their hearts to their soul, and I think it’s great,” Edwards said. “This is a memory people aren’t going to forget.”
Winchester Creek Farm has been hosting the Santa Tours for the past six years. Although this year’s event has ended, the farm offers tours throughout the year.
Winchester Creek Farm operates as a year-round working farm, raising animals primarily for the fiber produced by their coats.
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Multiple injuries reported in northeast Charlotte 8-car crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An eight-car crash injured several people and shut down a major interstate on Christmas Eve, the Charlotte Fire Department confirmed.
The crash happened at Interstate 85 North at West W.T. Harris Boulevard. I-85 was shut down by 7:40 p.m. and isn’t expected to reopen before 10:40 p.m.
Of those injured, two were taken to area hospitals, according to Medic.
Crews at the scene said to expect significant delays in the area.
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