Saturday’s match against the Chicago Red Stars could determine Orlando Pride’s playoff fate. A loss against Chicago would guarantee that Orlando would miss out on playing in its second consecutive National Women’s Soccer League playoff.
All season the standings have been tight, with teams going back and forth and jumping each other for positions on the table. But with only one playoff spot remaining, the race is as tight as ever.
The Pride currently sit just out of playoffs behind the Red Stars and Utah Royals FC, but a win would catapult Orlando right back into fourth place.