Five things to know when OL Reign host North Carolina

After a 13-day break in play, OL Reign is back in action on Friday, July 1, when they host the North Carolina Courage at Lumen Field. Their Pride-themed match kicks off at 7 PM PT and will stream on Paramount+ for fans in the U.S. and Twitch for international viewers.

OL Reign enters the match with a 3-2-4 record, while North Carolina are 2-4-1, having played two fewer matches than the Reign. Both teams — facing each other for the first time this year — struggled early in the regular season after advancing to the NWSL Challenge Cup playoffs, with the Courage beating the Washington Spirit in the Challenge Cup final. The Reign sit in fifth place on the league table while the Courage are in…