OL Reign v. Orlando Pride: Gamethread
OL Reign hosts the Orlando Pride on Sunday afternoon in an important match. With just two points separating the two sides, and both teams at the moment outside of the playoff picture, securing all three points is virtually a must for OL Reign.
The match kicks off at 3 PM PT and will air on FOX 13+ locally, in addition to streaming on Paramount+ for fans in the U.S. and the NWSL website for international viewers.
After the results from yesterday's matches, the Reign are on the outside of the playoff line looking in. The Reign's 24 points put them currently in seventh place, with the Pride just behind them with 22. However, the Reign can put themselves in a good position with a win. Depending on how other matches go today, the Reign could jump as high as third with a win (if San Diego loses and the Spirit lose or draw).
What to Watch
- Orlando's pressure: The Pride are an extremely athletic side that like to make life difficult for opponents. Can the Reign calmly build out of the pressure?
- Integrating our World Cup players: OL Reign had nine players out for the last two months (8 in the World Cup, plus Jess Fishlock who was injured). Now that everyone is back, can the Reign find some rhythm?
- Early home goal: OL Reign are dominant at home when they score first. Can the Reign get off to a quick start on Fan Appreciation Day at Lumen Field?
Officials
⚽// @OLReign vs @ORLPride (6PM ET)#PRO | #NWSL | #ReignSupreme | #PrideOrDie pic.twitter.com/KrmdFXTn0K
— PRO (@PROreferees) September 3, 2023
Lineups
Your Starting XI 🆚 Orlando Pride
— OL Reign (@OLReign) September 3, 2023
Let's GO! 🔥#ReignSupreme pic.twitter.com/bgxnxLYDC8
Your Starting XI in Seattle 😈 pic.twitter.com/n7QgrSpQ75
— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) September 3, 2023
Highlights
3' - Anna Moorhouse receives a red for denying a goal-scoring opportunity!
One of the easiest, and quickest, DOGSO reds you will see🟥
— Bella Valeriano Munson (@munson_bella) September 3, 2023
I'm sure VAR checked, and looking at the replay, Bethany Balcer was onside and Moorhouse was essentially the last defender. She trips Balcer right after she got the touch to take it away. Red every day. pic.twitter.com/dtusov2vTt
19' - Carly Nelson punches Jess Fishlock's shot over the bar.
Carly Nelson stepping up big time for @ORLPride 🙌 pic.twitter.com/PjefMkBJkT
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 3, 2023
45+1' - Thought this was it! But Carly Nelson comes up big for Orlando again.
Give Carly Nelson her flowers 💐
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 3, 2023
Another SPECTACULAR save for @ORLPride pic.twitter.com/r3zzy63UnK
49' - Jordyn Huitema makes it 1-0!
Huitema with the breakthrough for @OLReign! pic.twitter.com/Vhv6Ju6m8E
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 3, 2023
Injury / Availability Report
OL Reign
OUT: None
Orlando Pride
OUT: Carrie Lawrence (SEI – knee), Adriana (thigh), Thais Reiss (thigh)
How to Watch
Time/Date: Sunday, September 3, 3 PM PT
Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
TV: FOX 13+
Streaming: Paramount+ (US), NWSL Website (International)
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