Tziarra King, Jess Fishlock lead OL Reign past Pride

OL Reign collected three points in the NWSL standings, defeating the Pride 2-0 on Saturday.

The Reign got out on the front foot early, applying high pressure to Orlando’s backline in the game’s opening minutes.

The team’s aggressive tactics paid off, with Tziarra King forcing a Pride turnover high up the field to find Jess Fishlock at the top of the box. The Reign striker then turned on her defender to hammer home the go-ahead finish.

Pure class from @JessFishlock 👏#ORLvRGN | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/48hMvTismF

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 24, 2021

OL Reign struck again in the 51^st minute, with King firing a curling ball past Ashlyn Harris to put her side up 2-0.

Crown @tziarra for this finish 👑#ORLvRGN | https://t.co/iecT7II54a | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/SrXCEqN2zV

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 25, 2021

The game was Orlando’s first without coach Marc Skinner, who left the club to take the job at Manchester United.

Next up: OL Reign will head home to host Racing Louisville on July 31. The Pride will travel to North Carolina to take on the Courage the same day.