The Orlando Pride returned home to take on the top of the table North Carolina Courage. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to take any points from the match as they fell 4-3. It might be a disappointing result, but it’s important that we take a look at what we can learn from such a match. Here are your five takeaways.
Despite being at home, the Pride seemed to come out as if they were jet-lagged from their road trip. North Carolina on the other hand, was pressing from the first whistle. Jessica McDonald scored the first Courage goal in the 32nd minute, though it seemed as if it should have been the fourth, given the chances North Carolina had during that time.