The gap from fourth to fifth was 16 points, showing just how superior the top four teams -- Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC, and Kansas City Current -- were this season.
Orlando was the best team throughout the regular season thanks to every player performing at or near peak career levels, and that doesn't change overnight.
Washington is arguably the best team in transition, with a squad that can apply relentless pressure and pounce when given the smallest window of opportunity.
But if the Pride are going to put a cap on an historic Shield with an NWSL Championship, they need their record-signing striker leading the goal-scoring effort.
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