The inconsistency that has dogged the Washington Spirit all season came back again tonight, as they followed Friday’s 4-1 road win with a 3-0 road loss to the Orlando Pride. Marta, Camila, and Alex Morgan scored three goals in a twelve minute span during the second half, as Washington saw an even game slowly drift out of their grasp from the 40th minute onward.
Head coach Jim Gabarra made just one change to the team that knocked off Sky Blue FC over the weekend. Mallory Pugh returned to the team after her stint with the USWNT, replacing Kristie Mewis as the second forward in Washington’s 442 formation.