The strength of the Orlando Pride in the early season has been the defense, giving up just one goal (and that via penalty) through the first two games. However, the team has had trouble maintaining possession, a potential problem moving forward.
The Pride’s defense has gotten off to a great start this year. After holding the defending NWSL champions scoreless in the team’s NWSL Challenge Cup opener, the Pride kept the North Carolina Courage from scoring in open play. The only goal in that game was the conversion of a controversial penalty.