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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 51st 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.
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