After a brief 30-minute weather delay before the match, the Orlando Pride (7-5-4, 25 points) broke their two-game losing streak by beating the Washington Spirit (2-10-4, 16 points), 2-1, thanks to goals by Sydney Leroux and Marta. The win moved them back up to second in the standings.
It was a match that appeared much tougher than it probably had to be as the Pride barraged the Spirit with 31 shots, 12 on target, in what can only be described as a frustrating night at finishing.
On a losing streak and about to head on a two-game road trip, everyone agreed this was a “must-win” as the Pride looked to get back to form.