OL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars – 10:00pm EST, Paramount+ Cheney Stadium | Tacoma, Washington Match Facts: OL Reign (0-1-1, one point) are heading back home to Cheney Stadium, looking to bounce back from a Cascadia Derby loss in Portland. The visiting Chicago Red Stars (0-1-2, two points) head out west in search of their […]

OL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars – 10:00pm EST, Paramount+

Cheney Stadium | Tacoma, Washington

Match Facts: OL Reign (0-1-1, one point) are heading back home to Cheney Stadium, looking to bounce back from a Cascadia Derby loss in Portland. The visiting Chicago Red Stars (0-1-2, two points) head out west in search of their first win of the Challenge Cup.

Players to Watch: For a side that hasn’t quite clicked in the final third this spring, Jess Fishlock is an invaluable returning asset. The Welsh international’s famous fiery, creative style of play was a boost in a disappointing derby result last week, and she’s sure to bring much of the same if she starts this evening.

Moving Morgan Gautrat further forward was essential for Rory Dames’ side last week, so fans can keep an eye out for her influence in this match. The veteran midfielder had a stunning 82.9% passing accuracy with her 41 passes last Wednesday, so fans can be certain that the University of Virginia alumnus will be key for Chicago this evening.

Keys to the Game: OL Reign find themselves in the bottom four in shots (sixteen) and shots on target (seven) taken so far this season. The added creativity of international returnees will be a boost, but OL has to feed Bethany Balcer quality chances in the final third early and often to find success tonight.

For Chicago, success will come from getting Kealia Watt and Mallory Pugh more involved in the final third. Neither American saw much of the ball against Kansas City, so getting their two stars on the ball in dangerous areas will be crucial.

Ways to Watch: Fans in the United States can stream tonight’s game on Paramount+, while fans abroad can access the match at twitch.tv/nwslofficial2.