NWSL Power Rankings: Every team’s strengths and weaknesses

4. OL Reign

Strength: Building an attack

There’s no denying the talent of this team. With a strong backline in Hiatt, Cook, Huerta, and Barnes, the Reign don’t have to be worried about pressing high when they’ve got such a capable defense backing them up. That relentless pursuit pays off for them often in the form of amazing chances and creative balls played through from a talented midfield. The Reign know who they are in terms of chemistry and their attacking presence shows that.

Weakness: Finishing shots

The Reign suffer often from a lack of finishing, creating amazing chances but being unable to capitalize on them to turn them into points. This happens throughout their matches, creating frustration that then builds into mistakes. The Reign would benefit from taking a breather after these missed chances and refocusing on the next task at hand. Once they finish their shots, they’ll become unstoppable.