Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars: Final Score 2-0 as Pride End Six-Game Winless Streak

An early goal by Jodie Taylor and a late goal by Sydney Leroux lifted the Orlando Pride (5-4-5, 20 points) to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars (6-6-2, 20 points) at SeatGeek Stadium. The victory ends a six-game winless streak for the Pride and moves them above the red line to fourth in the NWSL. It also gave interim coach Becky Burleigh her first win with the Pride.
This game saw the return of Marta and Ali Riley to the starting lineup. The pair of Olympians returned to training this week and were questionable for the game. However, they were deemed fit enough and returned to the lineup.
“Everybody had told me this, but they’re like, ‘She’s gonna want to play,’” Burleigh said about Marta. “Because I kept saying, ‘Are we really going to expect her to come in and play off of that long haul?’ And they’re like, ‘She’s gonna want to play. She’s gonna want to play.’ She said, ‘Let me see how I train and how I feel on Friday,’ and after Friday she felt good so she played.”
The additions saw Courtney Petersen move back to her natural left back position and Ali Krieger move back to her center back role.
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— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) August 8, 2021
Club captain Ashlyn Harris made her 74th regular season start for the Pride in this game. That resulted in her passing Dani Weatherholt (73) for the most NWSL regular season appearances as a member of the Pride.
The Red Stars dominated early possession and it nearly resulted in the opening goal in the third minute. Kealia Watt was able to break through a double-team and get into the six-yard box. Harris came out to make the stop, but Watt did well to lift it over her outstretched arms. Fortunately for the Pride, Amy Turner had made it back to the goal line, where she was able to block and clear the ball.
.@amy_turner4 off the line in the opening minutes‼️#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/4BM1b8mKDB
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
Having escaped a dangerous situation early, the Pride were able to get back into the game. In the eighth minute, they nearly scored the opening goal. Petersen did well to beat Sarah Waldmoe, despite being trapped against the touchline. A nice, low cross found the foot of Taylor, who redirected it on goal. However, Cassie Miller was right there to make the stop.
.@cassmillss keeping it level on the other end ⛔️#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/ef0G7b2gw6
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
Despite the Red Stars having the majority of possession to that point, it was the Pride that opened the scoring in the 15th minute. The Pride had been trying to play the ball out of the back, but Krieger saw Taylor making a run behind the Red Stars’ back line. Knowing the speed of her teammate, Krieger played a beautiful long ball forward into space.
After catching up to the ball, Taylor did well with her first touch, bringing it back to avoid the three defenders that had caught up to her in the box. Her second touch was a perfectly placed shot into the corner for the opening goal and her first with the Pride.
Orlando's New No. 9 ⚽️💥#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/uWJMyXMbwK
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
Much of the Pride’s success this season has been on the play of Harris in goal. She was called upon to save the day again in the 29th minute. The always-dangerous Mallory Pugh did well to create some space at the top of the box. Having beaten her defender, she targeted the far post. It appeared to be heading in but Harris made a diving, one-handed save to maintain the one-goal advantage for the Pride.
Classic Ashlyn 🧱#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/gOfsxKu6Rh
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
In the 37th minute, the Pride had a chance to double their lead. Quick play from Leroux and Meggie Dougherty Howard set up Marisa Viggiano at the top of the box. The midfielder sent a bending ball toward the far post, forcing Miller into a diving save.
Miller Time is becoming a thing 👀#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/B8MfnEcj3L
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
Similar to the first half, the Red Stars nearly scored off of an early second-half chance. In the 48th minute, Pugh’s corner kick found Morgan Gautrat at the far post. The midfielder was able to get the header on goal, but from a difficult angle. However, the ball appeared to be on target and forced Harris to block the ball out of play.
Just Ashlyn things 🤷♀️#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/QtjRVSKT7G
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
The game slowed down considerably after that early chance by Chicago. The Pride were happy to hold onto the 1-0 lead and the Red Stars played frustrated with some hard Pride challenges, resulting in a lack of opportunities.
The first quality second-half chance for the Pride came in the 80th minute. After breaking out, the Pride had an open far-field run, but the initial pass was behind. The Pride were able to build up to a shot, but Leroux’s strike was right at Miller who made the easy save.
It appeared as though the Red Stars might equalize in the 82nd minute. Watt sent a low ball through the box, where multiple Red Stars had gathered. However, all were well marked and the ball went all the way through for a goal kick.
Watt provided the Red Stars with another chance in the 85th minute. A dangerous ball into the box was aimed for Sarah Luebbert, but the Chicago substitute was well-covered by Krieger. She got her foot to the ball but sent it well wide of the goal.
In the 87th minute, the Pride got their second quality chance. An excellent switch by Erika Tymrak gave Marta the ball on the opposite side. Quick play resulted in Taylor Kornieck having the ball with a chance on goal. However, the shot was high, ending the opportunity.
Two minutes later, the Pride doubled their lead. Another great ball by Tymrak sent Leroux through on goal. Miller came off her line, but the forward’s first touch was a strong, low shot past the Chicago goalkeeper, giving the Pride the 2-0 lead. It also pushed Leroux into the lead in the NWSL Golden Boot race with her seventh of the year.
Syd called game 😌#CHIvORL | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/21SF0Uel1M
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
“I think I got in our half and I was just able to turn and go at them,” Tymrak said about the late assist. “Initially, I was going to go to the corner since it was kind of late in the game. Then Syd kind of made a run and I was like ‘Why not?’ I trust Syd every play with the ball to score so I was able to slip her through and it was a sick finish.”
The Red Stars did have a chance to get one back in injury time through Pugh, who had been dangerous all game. Receiving the ball at the top of the box, the midfielder sent a shot towards goal. But it was well high of the target and didn’t cause any trouble for Harris.
Despite the final scoreline, the Red Stars dominated in most statistical categories. They had more shots (14-8), corners (12-3), crosses (37-8), duels won (61-43), and tackles won (21-6). However, the Pride led in the most important stats, recording more possession (53.7% – 46.3%), better passing accuracy (76.6% – 68.4%), and more shots on target (5-4).
“We knew we had our hands full,” Burleigh said after the game. “I mean, Chicago has been playing really, really well. They’ve been on quite a tear lately and they brought it to us. I mean, especially early, we were under the gun, but I think we sort of weathered that initial pressure from them and got a little bit more into our game plan. We’re fortunate to score two really nice goals and have a great defensive team effort.”
In addition to the offensive output, the Pride put in a terrific defensive performance. The Red Stars had multiple stretches where they attacked the Pride’s defense. This resulted in the Pride accumulating more blocked shots (5-1) and clearances (30-3) than the Red Stars.
“I think we had some really, really great blocked shots. Some good ability to clear the ball defensively in the air,” Burleigh said. “I thought Syd Leroux came up huge in that for us. I think it’s just a mentality of everyone doing it for each other. I mean, Ashlyn’s save, she had two really big saves that were game changers. Everybody is kind of doing it in their own way.”
The 2-0 win for the Pride ended a six-game winless streak that dated back to the Pride’s 2-1 loss in Houston on June 26.
The Pride will take the field again Saturday night when they host the Portland Thorns at Exploria Stadium.
Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville: Three Keys to Victory
What do the Pride need to do to secure a victory against Racing Louisville on the road?

The Pride are riding a three-match winning streak heading into Friday’s match against Racing Louisville — the team’s final game before the NWSL’s summer break. Given this is the last match until August, it is important that the Pride make a statement and leave an impression on the competition. What do the Pride need to do to take all three points from Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium Friday night?
More Offense
The Orlando Pride have scored six goals in the last six matches. That might not seem too bad, but three of those goals came on Barbra Banda’s hat trick against the Utah Royals. That means in the other five matches, the Pride have only scored three goals. That isn’t enough for a team that wants to repeat the double.
I don’t think the team has found a proper replacement for the departed Adriana. Seb Hines has tried using Ally Watt, Prisca Chilufya, and Julie Doyle, though none have contributed to a commensurate level. Without another threat up top, teams can focus more heavily on Banda, making it difficult for her to score. Hines needs someone to step it up a notch by being a legitimate scoring threat, thus freeing Banda to deal with only two defenders and not three or four. This is the last chance before the break to figure it out.
Stop Sears and Co.
The Pride will face a capable Racing Louisville offense. Emma Sears leads the way for Louisville with six goals this season. The opposition also has Savannah DeMelo, Taylor Flint (née Kornieck), and Kayla Fischer. Louisville has 17 goals this season compared to the 20 scored by Orlando. I’m saying that Louisville is a legitimate threat.
I feel that Hines found the best back line in the last match with Oihane at right back, Emily Sams and Kylie Nadaner at center back, and Cori Dyke on the left. This is the back four that I think will provide the best defense in front of Anna Moorhouse. That is the back line that will need to deal with Sears and the others. A clean sheet may be a lot to ask on the road, but this defense could make it happen.
Back to Basics
The last few matches the Pride have taken short corners at almost every opportunity presented. Please stop doing that. No more Pepper Shakers or Loki’s Toboggan — see Ted Lasso season 1, episode 10. Put the ball in the box and let things happen. Between Marta, Angelina, Carson Pickett, and Summer Yates, the Pride have enough players who can put in a good ball from a corner kick or free kick.
Weird and sometimes wonderful things happen when you simply put the ball in the box. A player can score a header, the ball can bounce to a player for a shot, there could be an own goal, or even a handball resulting in a penalty. Yes, the ball might go out for a goal kick or a Pride player could commit a foul, but the team’s success rate on short corners is not good and Orlando has capable scorers who can finish in close. Leave the tricksy training ground antics at home and put the ball in the darn box.
That’s what I’ll be looking for Friday night. Where do you think the game will be won or lost? Let us know in the comments section.
Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC: Final Score 1-0 as the Pride Hold On After Banda’s Goal
The Pride earn their second straight clean sheet with a hard-fought away win against Bay FC.

The Orlando Pride (8-3-1, 25 points) scored in the second half and then held on for dear life in the final moments tonight to claim their third straight victory with a 1-0 win over Bay FC (4-5-3, 15 points) at PayPal Park in San Jose, CA. Barbra Banda’s 58th-minute goal was the difference as the Pride claimed their fifth clean sheet of the season.
Pride Head Coach Seb Hines made five changes from the team that beat the Houston Dash with a last-second goal on June 7. Cori Dyke, Angelina, Summer Yates, Marta, and Banda all entered the lineup for Oihane, Ally Lemos, Morgan Gautrat, Kerry Abello, and Julie Doyle.
The back line in front of goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse was Dyke, Kylie Nadaner, Emily Sams, and Carson Pickett. Haley McCutcheon and Angelina were in the defensive midfield behind Yates, Marta, and Ally Watt with Banda up top.
Similar to the 1-0 win over Houston, the first half was one to forget. Both teams looked sloppy, turning the ball over time and time again. However, the Pride came out attacking in the second half, putting the hosts on their heels. Once Banda gave her team the lead, the Pride couldn’t keep possession and had to withstand attack after attack with Bay FC nearly scoring on multiple occasions. But they kept the ball out of the net to take home all three points.
Both teams won early corner kicks, but it wasn’t until the 10th minute when the game’s first clear chance occurred. Caprice Dydasco played Karlie Lema down the right and the midfielder sent a cross in for Asisat Oshoala. Nadaner got a piece of the pass, but it went directly to Taylor Huff. The forward had a chear shot on goal with Moorhouse coming up with a big save.
The Pride’s first shot came in the 15th minute when Dyke sent a cross into the box. There was a group of players in the area, but Banda rose above them all to get her head to it. Unfortunately, she couldn’t get enough contact on the attempt, sending it wide.
Yates beat Lema in the 30th minute and the Bay FC midfielder pulled her back, earning the first booking of the game. The set piece was a give-and-go between Pickett and Angelina that sent Pickett down the left. It looked like the defender would cross the ball, but she played it back to Yates instead. The shot was bobbled by Bay FC goalkeeper Emmie Allen before her defenders cleared it.
Bay FC nearly had a chance in the 34th minute when Watt’s clearance was blocked. It went straight to Oshoala, who played it to Huff, who was making a run into the box. However, Dyke did well to shield the striker, and Moorhouse came out to cover the ball.
Marta played a ball forward a minute later that was won by Banda. The striker shielded Hubly enough to get a shot off, but Emmie Allen pushed it over the crossbar.
McCutcheon played the ball forward for Banda in the 42nd minute, but Abby Dahlkemper won it back for Bay FC. As Banda fell to the ground, the hosts broke the other way. Receiving the ball on the left from Huff, Racheal Kundananji dribbled into the Pride box. She was looking for space to shoot, but Nadaner stuck her foot in to win it back.
Once the ball was cleared, the referee stopped play as both Banda and Kundananji were down. However, they eventually got up and were able to continue.
A collision on a free ball allowed Angelina to take possession in the second minute of first-half stoppage time. The Brazilian made a long run up the field before playing the ball to Marta in the center. The Pride captain dribbled to the left before sending a ball into the six-yard box that Allen stepped up to collect.
That was the last decent first-half chance for either team as the game reached the break scoreless. The Pride finished the first half with the advantage in possession (63%-37%), shots (4-2), shots on target (3-1), crosses (12-4), corner kicks (4-1), and passing accuracy (85%-74%). But it was a disappointing first 45 minutes for both teams as the game went into halftime scoreless.
The Pride got the second half off to an attacking start, creating the first chance in the 47th minute. Nadaner sent a long ball forward that Banda tapped around Dahlkemper and got to first. The Zambian attacker cut inside to lose her defender as Dydasco came flying in. Seeing the approaching support, Banda took a quick shot that sailed wide.
Yates beat Kiki Pickett in the 50th minute and was pulled back, earning a free kick in the opposing third. The short set piece was sent into the box by Carson Pickett, but it was headed away. However, it only went to Dyke just outside the box, whose shot was blocked.
The hosts nearly took the lead in the 57th minute when Hannah Bebar won a corner kick. The rookie’s set piece was off Pickett to the top of the box, where Dydasco was running on. It was a terrific strike by Dydasco that hit the crossbar.
Bay FC kept possession of the ball, which eventually ended up with Kundananji. However, the striker sent her shot wide, ending the attack.
The Pride didn’t take long to respond. Yates was fouled near midfield seconds after the Kundananji miss and Pickett immediately sent the ball forward for Banda before Bay FC was ready. The striker cut inside to create some space and fired. The shot took a deflection off the heel of a sliding Hubly, tucking inside the far post to give the Pride the 1-0 lead on Banda’s eighth goal of the season.
In the 60th minute, Banda was sent long by Dyke. She did well to shield Hubly before sending a dangerous ball into the box. Marta was making a run but couldn’t quite get on the end of it and the ball went all the way through.
Kundananji made a great run down the field in the 63rd minute, shielding Sams to get a shot off in the Pride box. It was on target, but Moorhouse did well to tip it over the top.
The ensuing corner kick was headed to the far side where Dydasco collected the ball. The defender used a nice touch to beat Banda and send a dangerous cross to the far post. Hubly got her head to it but sent the attempt over the crossbar.
After a flurry of action, Hines made his first changes in the 66h minute, sending Oihane and Doyle on for Pickett and Marta. The Pride boss used his third sub and second window to replace Watt with Lemos in the 73rd minute.
In the 74th minute, Penelope Hocking played the ball off Oihane, winning her team a corner kick. The service into the box found the head of Kundananji, but the striker’s header was right at Moorhouse. A minute later, Kundananji tried to create a shot, but Sams knocked it off her foot. Unfortunately, it went straight to Hocking, whose shot was straight to Moorhouse.
In the 77th minute, Rachel Hill made a good run down the right and sent a dangerous ball into the middle, where Kundananji was waiting. It likely would’ve been an equalizer, but Sams came flying in to knock it away.
Dorian Bailey sent a cross to the back post in the 77th minute that Dyke sent out for a corner kick. Moorhouse stepped up to collect the set piece but dropped it after making contact with Dyke. It fell right to Hocking, who fired on goal, but Nadaner cleared it off the goal line. The clearance went to Kundananji, who sent her shot off target.
Alyssa Malonson sent a dangerous ball into the box in the 79th minute with Kundananji making a run. Fortunately, the cross was off line. Dydasco found Conti at the top of the box in the 81st minute. The second-half substitute’s shot was on target, but Moorhouse tipped it over the top.
The ensuing corner kick went out to Conti near the top of the Pride box and she was immediately fouled by Banda. Conti took the set piece herself but sent it over the crossbar.
Hines made his final two changes in the 88th minute as Prisca Chilufya and Abello came on for Banda and Yates. Like the earlier substitutions, they were defensive minded as the Pride clung to their 1-0 lead.
“We made our substitutions. We were strategic with our substitutions,” Hines said about his changes. “And, you know, towards the end, we weren’t as threatening. But, the game gives you what it gives you.”
Hocking received a long ball at the far post in the 90th minute. She found Kundananji near the penalty spot and, with her back to goal, Kundananji laid it off for Conti. The second-year player shot, but Nadaner stepped up to block the attempt.
Lemos turned the ball over in her own third in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Conti played it to the top left corner of the box for Bebar, who volleyed it centrally for Bailey. A second consecutive volley was meant to go towards goal but went well wide instead.
Kundananji lifted the ball into the box in the eighth minute of stoppage time and Lemos guided it out for another Bay FC corner kick. The short corner went to Bebar, who sent Dydasco into the box. The defender laid it back for Conti, but Abello stepped in front to intercept.
The final chance for Bay FC came in the ninth minute of stoppage time, when Bailey played the ball back for an oncoming Hill. The forward’s first touch was a shot that went over the crossbar.
That was the final chance, and the Pride withstood a barrage of attacks from the hosts to hang on for the 1-0 win.
“It’s a great feeling after the game. And after that whistle blows, all that hard work and the determination to keep that ball out has paid off,” Moorhouse said about hanging on at the end. “Doesn’t particularly feel good in the moment when you’re throwing bodies on the line and having to concentrate like that, but this team, that’s what we do. And that’s how we get the job done.”
At full time, the Pride had more possession (53%-47%) and had most of the chances until their 58th-minute goal. But they put everyone behind the ball as the clock kept ticking and struggled to maintain possession whenever they won the ball back. As a result, Bay FC had the final advantage in shots (20-7), shots on target (6-4), crosses (21-16), corner kicks (7-5), and passing accuracy (79%-75%).
“Again, I sound like a broken record. I thought first half, we played some really good football without really threatening,” Hines said. “They got their goal. You know, they made it difficult for us to find any sort of success in their attacking third. And so, yeah, second half, it was a quick free kick, Barbra does extremely well to get a shot off, and we’re 1-0 up. And then we showed our character towards the end, throwing our bodies on the line, making sure that we don’t concede. And when we take the lead in games, we become very difficult to play against. And so, I was really proud of the players, their effort, their commitment, everything that they’ve put into it to get the three points. And after that, we move on to next week with good momentum.”
“It was a tough game towards the end,” Moorhouse added. “I thought we got back to kind of how we defended last season. You know, with everything, with grit, whole team effort. And, yeah, Barbra scored the goal and it’s a great feeling.”
The clean sheet is the Pride’s fifth of the season, tied for the league lead with the Kansas City Current and NJ/NY Gotham FC. It’s also their second straight 1-0 victory after beating the Dash by the same score.
“We kind of came away from being ourselves, being hard to beat, hard to score against. And so I think looking at the most recent results, 1-0 victories, clean sheets, it’s more us when we look at those results and we keep clean sheets,” Hines said. “And again, it takes everyone to achieve that goal. So really proud of them. Really proud with the back line and the midfielders and forwards to really solidify that clean sheet today. And hopefully we can get another one next week.”
“We’ve had a lot of rotation. We’ve got a long season to cope with this year, but everyone coming in, like we’ve been saying, has been doing a great job,” Moorhouse added. “And, yeah, it’s finally starting to click defensively. We’re all on the same page, and we’re getting the rewards for it.”
After an impressive start to the season, the Pride failed to win in three straight and four out of five games. But they’ve rebounded well with three straight wins.
The recent run of form has the Pride currently in second place in the standings, just two points behind the Current. However, the Current have a game in hand and take on Racing Louisville Saturday night.
As for the Pride, they’ll finish up the first half of the season on June 20 when they face Racing Louisville in Kentucky before the more than a month-long summer break for the Euros.
Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC: Preview, How to Watch, TV Info, Live Stream, Lineups, Match Thread, and More
The Pride look to make it three wins in a row as they travel to the west coast to face Bay FC.

Welcome to your match thread as the Orlando Pride (7-3-1, 22) head back out on the road to face Bay FC (4-4-3, 15 points). This is the first of two times the teams will face off with the return game in Orlando scheduled for Sept. 13.
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.
History
Bay FC is one of two expansion teams that entered the NWSL for the 2024 season. The teams met twice last year, with the first coming on Sept. 20. It looked like the game might be headed for a scoreless draw until Barbra Banda got her head on the end of a Carson Pickett cross, redirecting it past Katelyn Rowland to give the Pride the 1-0 win.
The first-ever game between these two teams occurred on May 11, 2024. Just prior to the half-hour mark, Banda dribbled inside and Deyna Castellanos attempted an ill-advised challenge, resulting in a foul in the box and a Pride penalty. Adriana put the ball into the bottom left corner for the only goal, lifting the Pride to a 1-0 win. It was the sixth win in an NWSL-record, eight-game win streak.
Overview
After a strong start to the 2025 campaign, the Pride lost three of five games, including a three-game winless streak. But they’ve bounced back strong with back-to-back wins.
The current streak started on May 23 in Utah when Banda netted the first hat trick in Pride history in a 3-1 win. They returned home to face the Houston Dash Saturday night and weren’t threatening in the first 45 minutes. But the Pride came out flying in the second half. It looked like it wouldn’t be enough to gain all three points until Cori Dyke scored the game-winning goal with the last touch of the ball.
Pride Head Coach Seb Hines made several changes to the starting lineup since many players had gone away to represent their countries during the international break. The two most notable absences were Banda and Marta, but both came on in the second half, helping the Pride claim all three points.
It was another stellar defensive performance as the Pride earned their fourth clean sheet in the first 11 games. The 3-2 win over Angel City on April 25 remains the only time the Pride have conceded multiple goals this season.
Tonight, the Pride face a Bay FC team that’s barely clinging onto the eighth and final playoff spot. The San Jose, CA-based club has been stronger defensively than offensively this season, scoring 13 goals (ninth in the league) and conceding 14 (fifth in the league).
Bay FC has conceded two goals on four occasions this season, only giving up three or more goals once. That came on May 11 when they lost 4-1 to the league-leading Kansas City Current. Meanwhile, Bay has matched the Pride this year with four clean sheets.
Bay FC is coming off a good win over the always dangerous Portland Thorns. While the game was in San Jose, it wasn’t a long trip for the Thorns like the Pride made this week.
Asisat Oshoala led Bay FC with eight goals last year and Racheal Kundananji was second with five. But this season the duo only have a goal between them. It’s Penelope Hocking leading the team with three goals after netting just four last season. She’s followed by Kiki Pickett, Karlie Lema, and Caroline Conti as the only players with multiple goals on the year.
While the attack might not concern the Pride too much tonight, the Bay FC back line will be hard to break down. They’ve shown themselves to be stingy this season and will do everything they can to maintain Banda, Marta, and the rest of the Pride attack.
“I think with every game that we’ve been playing, it’s been a challenge,” Hines said about tonight’s game. “The teams have come with a game plan, and I think that’s to negate our attacking positions as much as they can. Reduce the space that we can exploit and being defensively disciplined. And I expect nothing different against Bay. I think that’s probably one thing they’ve learned from last year is being more defensively solid, being hard to beat, and then look to transition with the likes of Racheal Kundananji.”
There’s no change to the Pride availability list this week. The team is still without Simone Charley (ankle), Luana (illness), Amanda Allen (shoulder), and Rafaelle (thigh). Bay FC is without Jordan Brewster (lower leg), Emily Menges (excused absence), Princess (excused absence), and Jordan Silkowitz (illness).
Official Lineups
Orlando Pride (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Anna Moorhouse.
Defenders: Cori Dyke, Kylie Nadaner, Emily Sams, Carson Pickett.
Defensive Midfielders: Haley McCutcheon, Angelina.
Midfielders: Summer Yates, Marta, Ally Watt.
Forward: Barbra Banda.
Bench: McKinley Crone, Prisca Chilufya, Viviana Villacorta, Julie Doyle, Oihane, Kerry Abello, Ally Lemos, Zara Chavoshi.
Bay FC (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Emmie Allen.
Defenders: Alyssa Malonson, Kelli Hubly, Abby Dahlkemper, Caprice Dydasco.
Midfielders: Kiki Pickett, Hannah Beber, Karlie Lema, Asisat Oshoala.
Forwards: Taylor Huff, Racheal Kundananji.
Bench: Melissa Lowder, Tess Boade, Jamie Shepherd, Caroline Conti, Joelle Anderson, Dorian Bailey, Rachel Hill, Maddie Moreau, Penelope Hocking.
Referees
REF: Muhammad Hassan.
AR1: Melissa Beck.
AR2: Zeno Cho.
4TH: Kevin Lewis.
VAR: Elton Garcia.
AVAR: Tom Felice.
How to Watch
Match Time: 10 p.m.
Venue: PayPal Park — San Jose, CA.
TV: None.
Streaming: Prime Video.
Social Media: For live updates and rapid reaction, follow @themaneland.bsky.social on Bluesky and the Orlando Pride’s official Twitter (@ORLPride) or Bluesky (@orlpride.com) feed.
Enjoy the game. Go Pride!
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