The OL Reign will be looking to end their three-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Pride at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday. The Reign have been struggling of late, having dropped their last three matches, including a 2-1 loss to the Houston Dash last week.
The Reign have been hampered by injuries, as they have been without star forward Megan Rapinoe for the last two games due to a hamstring injury. They have also been without defender Steph Catley, who is out with a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, the Reign are still in the playoff hunt, sitting in sixth place in the NWSL standings.
The Orlando Pride have had an up-and-down season, currently sitting in eighth place in the standings. They have won two of their last three games, including a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars last week. The Pride are led by forward Alex Morgan, who has scored five goals this season.
The Reign will need to find a way to contain Morgan if they hope to end their losing streak. The Reign defense has been shaky of late, having allowed nine goals in their last three games. The Reign will also need to find a way to generate offense without Rapinoe in the lineup.
The match between the Reign and Pride is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams look to gain ground in the standings. The Reign will be hoping to end their losing streak and get back on track with a victory at home. The Pride will be looking to build on their recent success and move up the standings with a win on the road. It should be an entertaining match between two teams looking to make a statement in the NWSL.
