The Orlando Pride won their first match in 609 days Wednesday night, securing a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit led by the return of star Alex Morgan.
The Pride anxiously awaited this moment for nearly two seasons — a game unsullied by injuries or absences with every single star on the roster available. With Morgan and midfielder Gunny Jónsdóttir back from international duty, the team fielded its preferred starting lineup for the first time in years.
Morgan hadn’t shared the field with Sydney Leroux since before the birth of both of their daughters in 2019. Despite nearly two years without playing together, their connection returned almost immediately.