The Orlando Pride defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 in their third match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Orlando needed to get all three points to have any chance of advancing in the competition, and the Pride were able to do so thanks to some good performances from their veterans. Alex Morgan made her return, Sydney Leroux found the back of the net, and Ashlyn Harris stood on her head in goal.
Here are my takeaways from the match:
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It has been a while since Morgan started a match for the Orlando Pride, and she certainly put in a good effort.