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Orlando Pride Wins 1-0 Against the Houston Dash to Close Out the NWSL 2023 Regular Season

Pre-Match Notes: This is the final matchday of the NWSL regular season, but this is also decision day for a lot of teams regarding moving on to the NWSL Championship Playoffs. The Orlando Pride definitely have a chance to secure a spot, but it also depends on other factors as well since so many teams are close in points to clinching a playoff spot. Regardless … Continue reading Orlando Pride Wins 1-0 Against the Houston Dash to Close Out the NWSL 2023 Regular Season

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Orlando Pride Fall 3-2 Against Racing Louisville in Hard Fought Battle

Pre-Match Notes: When it comes to this match against Racing Louisville, the Orlando Pride needs to stick to what they have been consistently good at: transitioning and counterattacking. In the Pride’s match against the North Carolina Courage, the Pride didn’t have much possession. The stats for that match were 67 percent possession in favor of the Courage, while the Pride only had 33 percent possession. … Continue reading Orlando Pride Fall 3-2 Against Racing Louisville in Hard Fought Battle

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OL Reign Draws 1-1 to the North Carolina Courage After Dropping to Ten Players

Pre-Match Notes: This isn’t going to be an easy match for OL Reign. Much like the Portland Thorns, the Courage is another midfield and attack-focused team. They like having possession, they like pressing with their attack, and they’re pretty sneaky with their passes, touches, and through balls behind the backline. However, the way the Orlando Pride was able to beat the Courage a couple of … Continue reading OL Reign Draws 1-1 to the North Carolina Courage After Dropping to Ten Players

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USWNT Wins 3-0 Against South Africa in Game One Friendly

Pre-Match Notes: After a disappointing performance and early exit in the 2023 World Cup, the U.S. Women’s National Team is back with two friendlies against the South Africa Women’s National Team. Before, during, and after the World Cup, many questions were raised about the US team’s performance. One of the most common criticisms had to do with the team’s lack of chemistry and connection in … Continue reading USWNT Wins 3-0 Against South Africa in Game One Friendly

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Orlando Pride Dramatic 2-1 Win Against the North Carolina Courage

Line Up/Pre-Match Notes: 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. We have Carly Nelson in the goal. For defenders Haley McCutcheon, Rafaelle, Emily Madril, and Kylie Strom. For midfielders, Jordyn Listro, Mikayla Cluff, and Marta. For forwards Adriana, Julie Doyle, and Ally Watt. It’s a good lineup. I definitely understand starting Cluff instead of Abello for this one. Abello tends to be more attack-oriented while also providing good movement … Continue reading Orlando Pride Dramatic 2-1 Win Against the North Carolina Courage

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OL Reign Falls 2-0 Against the Portland Thorns in Cascadia Rivalry

Line Up and Pre-Match Notes: We have Claudia Dickey in the goal. For defenders Sofia Huerta, Alana Cook, Pheobe McClernon, and Lauren Barnes. For midfielders Emily Sonnett, Olivia Van Der Jagt, and Jess Fishlock. For forwards, Megan Rapinoe, Bethany Balcer, and Jordyn Huitema. It’s important to note, OL Reign’s starting goalkeeper, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, is no longer with the Reign. She has been traded to WSL … Continue reading OL Reign Falls 2-0 Against the Portland Thorns in Cascadia Rivalry

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USWNT 2023 September Camp Roster Released: Podcast

The biggest problem the US had in the World Cup, and leading up to the World Cup, was the lack of chemistry and connection in the attack, and in the box. That is something this US team is needing to work on. That is something [Twila] Kilgore needs to develop. These talented forwards, and the team as a whole, need to learn how to play … Continue reading USWNT 2023 September Camp Roster Released: Podcast

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OL Reign Wins 1-0 after Orlando Pride Goes Down to Ten Players

Orlando Pride Line Up: 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. We have Anna Moorhouse in the goal. For defenders, Haley McCutcheon, Rafaelle, Emily Madril, and Kylie Strom. In the midfield we have Jordyn Listro, Mikayla Cluff, and Marta. And for forwards, Carrie Abello, Julie Doyle, and Messiah Bright. Good line up for the Pride. Adriana is missing due to a thigh injury, but with Abello moving up to … Continue reading OL Reign Wins 1-0 after Orlando Pride Goes Down to Ten Players

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OL Reign Falls 2-1 Against Angel City FC in a Tale of Two Halves

Line Up: 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. We have Claudia Dickey in the goal. For defenders Sofia Huerta, Alana Cook, Sam Hiatt, and Lauren Barnes. In the midfield we have Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett, and Quinn. For forwards Olivia Van Der Jagt, Tziarra King, and Jordyn Huitema. Before this line up dropped, Harvey announced the Reign team is healthy, and everyone is back. Jess Fishlock, Megan Rapinoe, … Continue reading OL Reign Falls 2-1 Against Angel City FC in a Tale of Two Halves

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The Force is not with the Orlando Pride as they fall 1-2 against the San Diego Wave

The Force is not strong with the Orlando Pride as they suffer a 1-2 defeat, at home, against the San Diego Wave on the Pride’s Star Wars Night. Line Up: 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. We have Anna Moorhouse in the goal. For defenders, Haley McCutcheon, Rafaelle, Emily Madril, and Kylie Strom. In the midfield we have Viviana Villacorta, Marta, and Carrie Abello. For forwards, Adriana, Julie … Continue reading The Force is not with the Orlando Pride as they fall 1-2 against the San Diego Wave

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