Lynn Williams Scout Report At North Carolina Courage 2019: The Verstile Striker Pushing For A USWNT Spot – Player Analysis

As we enter the midway point of the NWSL season, the standings are starting to take shape with Portland Thorns battling it out with North Carolina Courage for first place.

One point separates the two teams as they battle for the league title.

Courage have scored 26 league goals with 13 goals coming courtesy of their strike duo Kristen Hamilton and Lynn Williams.

The two have been influential core members of the squad.

Lynn Williams, particularly, has impressed, contributing four assists to go along with her six goals.

Williams will look to steer North Carolina Courage towards retaining their title with her all-around display.

This Lynn Williams scout report and tactical analysis aims to bring a better understanding of Williams’ playing style, strengths, and qualities.

Lynn Williams Player Profile

Hailing from Fresno, California, Williams is a hard-working number nine who scores goals.

Having started 13 games this season, Williams has six goals and four assists, making her an excellent partner to Jessica McDonald and Hamilton, who have seven goals to their names.

Consistency has been a key aspect of her game, as the forward started in 22 of the 23 games she played in during the 2018 season, totalling 1,887 minutes.

She scored 14 goals, coming in second place in the Golden Boot race.

Lynn Williams also had five assists during the season.

The 26-year-old striker can be classified as a defensive forward.

Diego Costa and Mario Mandžukić are two well-known defensive forwards who have been prolific in both their goal-scoring and all-around performances.

These types of forwards will typically look to use their physicality, aggression, and intelligence to pressurise the opposition defenders and bring their teammates into play.

Williams’ core competency is her work rate on and off the ball, as well as her ability to utilise her teammates.

The Courage forward’s game is based around speed and playmaking.

She typically looks to bring possession forward using her blistering pace and hold-up play, allowing her teammates to move into better goal-scoring positions.

Lynn Williams Forward Transitions

Part of Williams’ role for the Courage is using her intelligence to transition possession within the final third.

While she doesn’t frequently drop deep into midfield to collect possession, Williams will look to station herself in a slightly wider position to provide the final pass to her striker partner or any onrushing midfielders.

Lynn Williams Data Profile

The two wide players usually interchange positions depending on the situation.

They offer both wide and more central options, allowing an overload in both areas.

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