The first official Orlando Pride game is now a thing of the past as the Orlando Pride are heading home after a 2-1 loss in Portland. Steph Catley opened the scoring with a free kick goal early but the Thorns pulled one back before the half and USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan scored the late game winner.
Head Coach Tom Sermanni began the game in a 4-3-3, with Jasmyne Spencer, Alex Morgan, and Kristen Edmonds as the attacking front, Maddy Evans, Kaylyn Kyle, and Becky Edwards holding the midfield, and Steph Catley, Monica, Laura Alleyway, and Josee Belanger anchoring the back line.