World Cup 2023: Full bracket and schedule for group stage
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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.
The World Cup begins next July.
There are 32 total spots.
Ten teams from six confederations will compete in the playoffs.
Ertz has won two World Cups with the USWNT.