At a time where every game matters, a close Chicago Red Stars win over a weakened Orlando Pride will go a long way come the end of the season. Facing up against a reduced Pride may seem like an easy task for other teams, but the Red Stars have been fooled before and worked their hardest to make the game a tight one.
The Chicago Red Stars held a majority of the possession in the first half and found a whole lot more chances than the Pride did. Their problem was not control of the match, but rather, wasteful finishing, and some clever defending to sharpen shooting angles.