OL Reign take the belt

OL Reign beat Chicago Red Stars 2–0 at home to start reign 49 of the NWSL belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Chicago Red Stars had held it since June 5, 2021, with 1 defense over 17 days.

OL Reign held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Gotham FC on June 26, 2021.