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NJ/NY Gotham FC Looks to Get Back on Track against Orlando on Sunday

Published on August 28, 2021 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
NJ/NY Gotham FC News Release


HARRISON, N.J. - NJ/NY Gotham FC returns home to Red Bull Arena on Sunday, August 29, to take on the visiting Orlando Pride on Olympic Return Night. The match will be presented to Gotham FC fans by Hackensack Meridian Health. The action kicks off at 5:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Paramount+ (U.S.) and Twitch (international).

Gotham FC enters Sunday's match after dropping two games on the road. The team fell to the Portland Thorns 1-2 at Providence Park on Wednesday night. In a tale of two halves, Gotham FC conceded two first half goals from Sophia Smith and Christine Sinclair and were outshot by a margin of 15-1 by the home team. The second half saw a more re-energized side that dominated possession and were able to cut the deficit in half on a classic Carli Lloyd header, reminiscent of the goal she scored against Portland in the Challenge Cup Final. Despite creating several attacking opportunities late in the game, Gotham FC was unable to find the equalizer.

With Portland's attacking abilities and high press, goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan was called on early and often to help keep Gotham FC in the match. She ended the night with seven critical saves and earned Budweiser Player of the Match honors.

The Orlando Pride are also entering Sunday's match following a loss on the road. The Pride fell 1-2 to the Washington Spirit at Audi Field. Despite Marta scoring the opening goal in the 68th minute, the team was unable to hold the win. Ashley Hatch scored the equalizer on a poor clearance in the box from Orlando, and Ashley Sanchez put away the game-winner in the 88th minute on a strike from well outside the 18 yard box to give the Spirit the come-from-behind victory.

This match will be the second time these two teams face off during the regular season. The last time they met was on June 20 at Exploria Stadium, ending in a 1-1 draw. Both goals were scored late in each half by outside backs. Caprice Dydasco put Gotham FC ahead in the 45th minute, and Courtney Peterson scored the late equalizer in the 90th minute.

Following Sunday's match, Gotham FC will remain at home to face the Chicago Red Stars at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, September 4. The team will travel to Legends Field to face Kansas City on Friday, September 10.

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