Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign FC: Preview, How to Watch, TV Info, Live Stream, Lineups, Match Thread, and More

Welcome to your match thread as the Orlando Pride (11-8-6, 39 points) end their 2025 regular season at home against Seattle Reign FC (10-7-8, 38 points). This is the second of the two scheduled meetings between these teams this season.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.

History

The Pride and Reign have met 19 times since the Pride joined the NWSL in 2016. The Pride hold a 5-7-7 record in those meetings, with an all-time record of 3-2-4 in Orlando. All meetings between the two teams have taken place in the regular season.

The most recent meeting was on April 12 in Seattle. Barbra Banda was the hero of that game, netting the game’s only goal in the 41st minute. It extended the team’s season-opening winning streak to four games.

The first meeting of 2024 was on May 19 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Emily Sams opened the scoring early and Banda doubled the advantage minutes later. However, the Reign scored on either side of halftime through Angharad James-Turner and Bethany Balcer before Banda netted the deciding goal, lifting her team to a 3-2 win.

On Nov. 2, 2024 in Orlando, Ally Watt gave the Pride the lead early, but Jordyn Huitema equalized a minute later. Kerry Abello gave the Pride the lead before halftime, and Marta made it 3-1 in the second half. Maddie Mercado got one back late, but it wasn’t enough as the Pride came away with a 3-2 win. The win capped off a historic regular season.

The first game between the teams in 2023 occurred on July 7 at Exploria Stadium and featured one of the best performances of the year for the Pride. Julie Doyle beat her defenders and found Messiah Bright, who scored the game’s lone goal early in the match as the Pride won 1-0 for their second all-time win over the Reign. On Sept. 3 in Seattle, the Pride got off to a terrible start when goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse was sent off in the third minute. Carly Nelson came in and did well in relief, but Huitema scored early in the second half as the Reign won 1-0. 

The teams played for the first time in 2022 on Aug. 26 in Orlando. Meggie Dougherty Howard gave the hosts the lead, and the Pride tried to hold onto that one-goal advantage, but Megan Rapinoe found Balcer for an equalizing header. The visitors pushed for a win and Rapinoe got a goal for herself two minutes into second-half injury time, lifting the Reign to a 2-1 win, snapping Orlando’s seven-match unbeaten run.

The return game took place Oct. 1, 2022 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Pride had already been eliminated from playoff contention and it looked like it, as the team then known as OL Reign dominated the game. Rapinoe opened the scoring early, Huitema doubled the hosts’ lead soon after, and Balcer made it 3-0 just past the half-hour mark. The Pride held the Reign scoreless in the second half but fell 3-0.

The teams played twice during the 2021 season and the first game was July 24 in Orlando. The Reign scored a goal in each half, with Jess Fishlock scoring early and Tziarra King doubling the lead just after the break in a 2-0 win. On Sept. 26 in Tacoma, WA, Balcer opened the scoring early and Eugenie Le Sommer scored a brace, giving the Reign a 3-0 lead at halftime, ultimately beating the Pride by that score.

COVID canceled the teams’ meetings in 2020, but they played three times in 2019. On April 21 in Tacoma, Alanna Kennedy gave the Pride an early lead. But Balcer equalized and the teams drew 1-1. They met again on Sept. 7 in the same location. This time, the Reign took the early lead as Darian Jenkins scored twice inside the first 12 minutes. Beverly Yanez made it 3-0 soon after, effectively putting the game away early. Camila converted a late penalty, but the Reign won 3-1. The final meeting that year came on Oct. 12 in Orlando. The Pride scored first through Rachel Hill, but Jenkins and Jodie Taylor gave the visitors a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Marta equalized late and the teams drew 2-2.

The first meeting in 2018 came on April 28 in Orlando. Allie Long gave the Reign a first-half lead, but Marta equalized, resulting in a 1-1 draw. On June 3, the teams met in Seattle but neither team could find the back of the net as the game ended in a scoreless draw. The final meeting that year took place July 21 in Orlando. Toni Pressley gave the Pride a first-half lead but Taylor equalized late and the teams drew for the third time that year.

The 2017 season saw the Pride and Reign play twice, first meeting on May 21 in Seattle. Yanez gave the hosts the lead just before halftime, but Marta scored just after the break and the teams drew 1-1. They met again on Sept. 7 in Orlando in a game that looked to be ending scoreless but took a surprising turn. Alex Morgan gave the Pride the late lead in second-half injury time, but Fishlock equalized two minutes later and they drew 1-1.

The first-ever meeting between the two teams occurred on May 8, 2016 in Orlando. Sarah Hagen gave the Pride an early lead and Lianne Sanderson added a second in a 2-0 Pride win. The return game in Seattle took place July 23 and was the highest-scoring game between the two teams. Kim Little and Fishlock made it 2-0 Reign at halftime. Manon Melis scored a third for the hosts. Jasmyne Spencer responded for Orlando, but Kendall Fletcher made it 4-1 four minutes later. A Pressley own goal and late strike by Kristen Edmonds added one more goal to each team’s tally in a 5-2 Reign win.

Overview

The season has largely come down to this game. The Pride sit in third place, one point ahead of Seattle, two points ahead of sixth place, and three points ahead of seventh. They likely need a win to finish in the top four and secure a home playoff game. However, a loss would likely see Orlando spend the postseason on the road.

Just five games ago, the Pride seemed destined to finish near the bottom of the playoff places. But they’ve been much better in recent weeks, winning three of their last four. All three of those wins were against fellow playoff teams and the other game was a 1-1 draw at the Houston Dash on short rest and in the third road match in eight days without coming home.

The most recent game was on Oct. 18 away to the Washington Spirit and was an eventful afternoon. Kerry Abello scored a goal for both teams three minutes apart and the Pride were down 2-1 at the half. Then Marta came on and changed the game. The captain created an own goal in the 47th minute to even the score and converted a penalty in the 72nd minute to claim all three points. It moved the Pride up into third place and put them in prime position to finish in the top four.

Orlando enters tonight’s match just 5-4-3 at home this season.

Tonight’s opponent is nipping at the heels of the Pride. The Reign currently sit in fourth with 38 points. As a result, they can finish as high as third and as low as seventh. The Reign will be going all out to claim all three points and secure a home playoff game for themselves.

Like the Pride, the Reign are on a four-game point streak, with their last loss coming on Sept. 20 in a 2-0 defeat to the Kansas City Current. Since then, they’ve beaten the North Carolina Courage and Utah Royals while drawing NJ/NY Gotham FC and Bay FC. Seattle is an even 4-4-4 on the road in 2025.

Unlike last year, when the Pride secured the NWSL Shield in advance, Pride fans might have to keep an eye on other games today. While a win secures the third spot, a draw or loss could see the team fall multiple spots, potentially moving below the hosting places. If the Pride drop points, you’ll want to keep an eye on San Diego Wave FC, Portland Thorns FC, and Gotham FC, as all three can jump the Pride if they draw or lose.

“There’s still a lot to play for. Both teams will be wanting to reach those top four spots and have that home-field advantage going into the playoffs,” Pride Head Coach Seb Hines said about today’s game. “Credit to Laura (Harvey); she’s done a terrific job this year with Seattle, getting a young group of players playing alongside each other and being competitive. It will be a really tough game for us. Obviously, coming off the back of an international break is never easy as well, but I think the advantage is that we’re playing at home in front of our own fans. We’re ready to get going now.”

The Pride will take the field in the season finale without Banda (hip), Kylie Nadaner (excused absence), Oihane (ankle), and Simone Charley (head). Seattle will be without Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave), Veronica Latsko (lower leg), Cassie Miller (leg), and Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence).

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Official Lineups

Orlando Pride (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Anna Moorhouse.

Defenders: Kerry Abello, Rafaelle, Emily Sams, Cori Dyke.

Defensive Midfielders: Haley McCutcheon, Angelina.

Midfielders: Jacquie Ovalle, Ally Lemos, Marta.

Forward: Ally Watt.

Bench: McKinley Crone, Carson Pickett, Zara Chavoshi, Luana, Viviana Villacorta, Julie Doyle, Summer Yates, Simone Jackson, Elyse Bennett.

Seattle Reign FC (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Claudia Dickey.

Defenders: Sofia Huerta, Lauren Barnes, Jordyn Bugg, Phoebe McLernon, Madison Curry.

Midfielders: Jess Fishlock, Samantha Meza, Ainsley McCammon.

Forwards: Mia Fishel, Maddie Mercado.

Bench: Maddie Prohaska, Shae Holmes, Emily Mason, Sally Menti, Angharad James-Turner, Nerilia Mondesir, Emeri Adames, Jordyn Huitema, Maddie Dahlien.

Referees

REF: Brad Jensen.
AR1: Tiffini Turpin.
AR2: Zach McWhorter.
4TH: Russell Miller.
VAR: Greg Dopka.
AVAR: Brian Marshall.

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How to Watch

Match Time: 5 p.m.

Venue: Inter&Co Stadium — Orlando.

TV: None.

Streaming: NWSL+.

Social Media: For live updates and rapid reaction, follow @themaneland.bsky.social on Bluesky and the Orlando Pride’s official Twitter feed (@ORLPride).

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Enjoy the game. Go Pride!