North Carolina was the only team without a loss and Orlando was the only team without a win, so naturally the Pride looked fantastic in a 3-1 over the league leading Courage. That match was just another example of how unpredictable NWSL can be.
Elsewhere Seattle trounced Washington, but the Spirit announced they’re signing USWNT forward Mallory Pugh. There was plenty of drama and speculation to go around when Pugh announced she won’t stay at UCLA. The Spirit, who have needed some good news for a while, were able to keeper instead of the rumored alternatives of Portland or Paris Saint-Germain.