The Orlando Pride dropped a 3-0 decision to OL Reign in Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday night. Here’s what we learned from the match as the team chases a playoff spot:
Orlando entered the game aware of the Reign’s attacking threats — including Eugenie Le Sommer, Jess Fishlock, Rose Lavelle and Bethany Balcer — along the front line. But the Pride didn’t expect their opponent to utilize a diamond shape in the midfield, which allowed them to overload the heart of the field with aggressive runs and passes.
“We didn’t expect them to play a diamond in the midfield,” midfielder Gunny Jónsdóttir said.