The Orlando Pride settled for a 1-1 draw against the Portland Thorns on Saturday, extending new coach Becky Burleigh’s three-game unbeaten streak after taking the helm of the team last month. Here are three things we learned from the match:
New striker Jodie Taylor scored her second straight goal for the Pride on Saturday, sparking a short scoring streak that could be crucial for the team through the latter half of the season.
After signing with Orlando in June, Taylor noted it took some time to gel with her teammates before she could be fully integrated into the attack.