The Washington Spirit, short-handed due to a long list of international call-ups, take on the Orlando Pride in a game that was rescheduled due to Hurricane Dorian’s approach at the end of August. Despite a stirring win over North Carolina last week, the Spirit’s playoff hopes ended thanks to other results around the NWSL. The recovery from back-to-back tough seasons might not be ending with postseason play, but Washington is still looking to finish strong and keep progressing rather than switch off for their last two games.
Key player: Meggie Dougherty Howard
Rose Lavelle, Andi Sullivan, and Chloe Logarzo are all away on international duty, which means Dougherty Howard is going to be the most experienced midfielder in the squad today (save for Tori Huster, who has been at right back all season).