The Washington Spirit head south to take on the Orlando Pride, with both teams almost certainly needing to win to maintain a shot at winning the East group in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Coming off of a last-gasp win at home, the Spirit started to find a groove after halftime against Louisville last week, while the Pride have had a week to prepare after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer in Kentucky and then falling to Gotham FC on another late goal.
With both teams getting USWNT players back, this game may have a different complexion than the first two Challenge Cup matches.