This one was a strange week for NWSL as all teams also had midweek games before this weekend. We’re only recapping the weekend games for the purposes of this edition of USWNT players in NWSL.
Orlando Pride 1 - 2 Sky Blue FC
Alex Morgan: She was deeper for Orlando in the midfield, partially due to her shifting role from focal point to creator, but also because the Pride brought in Aussie speedster Lisa De Vanna to help with the offensive burden. Morgan both won midfield balls and pushed up into the attack herself.