Aerial duels are one of the most important aspects of soccer. Every game sees its fair share of 50/50 balls and the winner of those balls usually ends up on top. During the Orlando Pride’s 2-2 draw Saturday night against Racing Louisville FC, they showed that they can win aerial duels but need to do it when it counts.
The Pride came into the first game of the season with questions to be answered. Previous starters Shelina Zadorsky and Alanna Kennedy departed the club after last season, both joining Tottenham Hotspur of England’s Women’s Super League.