Lauletta’s NWSL Heat Check: west coast clubs are getting interesting

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For the first time in National Women’s Soccer League history, two teams are 3-0-0 to open the season. Here’s a look at how all the teams stack up ahead of this week’s FIFA window.

The cream of the crop

Orlando Pride (3-0-0, 9 pts; vs Wave, 2-1):  The Pride didn’t have to do much atatcking to get past a pesky Wave side. Their defensive organization remains fabulous with Barbra Banda and Marta leading the way. The Wave may have had the lioness’ share of possession, but make no mistake, the Pride were nearly always in control of what happened in this one.