NWSL Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride Close out Two-Game Road Trip at Houston on Saturday

Published on June 25, 2021 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride (4-0-3, 15 points) closes out a stretch of three games in seven days, traveling to face the Houston Dash (2-3-1, 7 points) on Saturday, June 26 at BBVA Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET with the match available to stream on Paramount+ and internationally on Twitch.

"I expect Houston to be a very difficult opponent. They have had a break coming into the game so should be refreshed. Our team however has thrived in adversity and the psychological resilience we have shown is becoming part of our foundation and a cornerstone of our performances," Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner said. "These challenges are shaping our habits and bringing the best out of us as a collective, so we know what we have to do. We will put everything into the game to continue performing how we have so far."

The Pride will square off against Houston for the first time this season, last facing the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup champion side in a pair of fixtures as part of the Fall Series a year ago.

Facing yet another quick turnaround, the Pride enter Saturday's fixture after taking a 3-1 victory from Kansas City at the midweek. The home side scored first in first half stoppage time only to be answered just before the break with a finish from Sydney Leroux to go in level at the half. Leroux would then go on to secure a brace just after halftime before Marta hit a strike from just past midfield for the insurance goal to give the Pride all three points on the road.

With her brace on Wednesday, Leroux sits tied for the league lead with teammate Alex Morgan at four goals this year. Tallying two assists at the midweek, Gunny Jónsdóttir is now tied with teammates Taylor Kornieck and Marta for both the team and league lead in assists this year.

Houston enters Saturday's match following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Racing Louisville this past Sunday. Ebony Salmon scored the eventual game-winner on the day in the 70th minute of play, the first of her NWSL career.

Rachel Daly leads the Dash with a pair of finishes this season, followed by Shea Groom, Kristie Mewis, Katie Naughton and Nichelle Prince each with one apiece on the year. Mewis sits tied for the league-lead in assists with two to her credit.

Following Saturday's match, the Pride will return home to take on the North Carolina Courage in an Independence Day fixture at Exploria Stadium. Kickoff for that July 4th match is set for 6 p.m. ET, with tickets available at Orlando-Pride.com.

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