The National Women’s Soccer League playoffs don’t begin for several weeks, but the Orlando Pride has already shifted into that mindset.
“We need the win. They're going to be championship games,” midfielder Dani Weatherholt said of the team's four remaining games. “It's playoff mode already."
In the coming weeks, the Pride will face three teams that are in serious contention for the coveted four playoff positions, back to back to back.
On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Orlando will host Portland Thorns FC, which currently sits in fourth place with 29 points, just one point below the Pride.