The NWSL is entering a period where World Cup stars will likely be sitting out across the board. This means new, unheralded players will get the chance to shine, and coaches can evaluate their talent in real game situations. Not only that, there are only five points between the playoff teams in the standings. A lot can change with a win or loss, making each and every game important. Let’s look at what to watch out for in the NWSL Matchday 14.
OL Reign vs. Racing Louisville: Saturday, July 1 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT, Paramount+
This will be one of the weekend’s best matchups, with both teams in great form. The OL Reign bounced back from their 2-0 defeat to rivals Portland with three wins and a draw. Racing Louisville had won two and drawn two games before losing to the North Carolina Courage 1-0. Although holding the red-hot Courage to just a goal is a big result at this stage in the season. The key here to look for is the depth of both teams.
The OL Reign might be the team impacted the most with their star players going to the World Cup. Racing Lousiville won’t have their engine Savannah DeMelo, but players like Kristen Davis Wright have picked up the goal-scoring slack when needed. This is a great chance to watch Jaelin Howell in the…
