The Orlando Pride started the 2021 NWSL season on a seven-game unbeaten run. While the success was largely attributed to the defensive effort, Alex Morgan and Sydney Leroux had four goals each in those games. With Morgan departing for the Olympics last month, the club signed English international Jodie Taylor to make up for the lost production. Now they’re starting to see results from that signing.
The Pride scored six goals during the first four games. While three players assisted on four of those goals, Morgan or Leroux scored each one. When the Pride visited Kansas City three games later, Leroux scored a brace, equaling Morgan’s season total.