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Orlando Pride Falls to Sky Blue in Season Finale

September 8, 2018 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Orlando Pride (8-10-6, 30 points) lost its season finale 1-0 to Sky Blue FC (1-17-6, 9 points) on Saturday afternoon at Yurcak Field.

"Today is a typical day. Particularly the second half, apart from a few minutes before they scored, we were generally dominating the game, in charge of the game, looking comfortable and we suddenly give up a goal," Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni said. "Congratulations to Sky Blue. They've certainly deserved to win this season. They showed enough endeavour today to stick it out and get that win."

Sermanni rolled out a starting lineup with Haley Kopmeyer in goal and Ali Krieger, Monica, Shelina Zadorsky and Carson Pickett on defense. Dani Weatherholt, Alanna Kennedy and Christine Nairn started in the midfield with Sydney Leroux, Alex Morgan and Chioma Ubogagu up top.

Rachel Hill replaced Leroux in the 62nd minute; Emily van Egmond came on for Weatherholt and Camila for Nairn in the 84th minute.

After a scoreless first half, Sky Blue's Carli Lloyd scored the eventual game-winner in the 74th minute.

Leroux finishes the season as the team's leading scorer with six goals; Marta and Nairn led the team with four assists each.

NWSL Match Report

Match: Sky Blue FC vs. Orlando Pride

Date: Sept. 8, 2018

Venue: Yurcak Field

Kickoff: 12 p.m. ET

Attendance: 4,086

Weather: Overcast

Scoring Summary:

NJ - Carli Lloyd (Shea Groom) 74'

Lineups:

Orlando Pride: Haley Kopmeyer; Ali Krieger ©, Monica, Shelina Zadorsky, Carson Pickett; Dani Weatherholt (Emily van Egmond 83'), Alanna Kennedy, Christine Nairn (Camila 83'); Sydney Leroux (Rachel Hill 62'), Alex Morgan, Chioma Ubogagu

Substitutes Not Used: Ashlyn Harris; Poliana; Kristen Edmonds; Danica Evans

Sky Blue FC: Kailen Sheridan; Christina Gibbons, Erica Skroski, Domi Richardson, Madison Tiernan; Savannah McCaskill (Katie Johnson 46'), Raquel Rodriguez, Sarah Killion, Imani Dorsey (McKenzie Meehan 90+1'); Shea Groom (Jen Hoy 84'), Carli Lloyd ©

Substitutes Not Used: Caroline Casey; Amanda Frisbie, Amandine Pierre-Louis

Stats Summary: NJ / ORL

Possession: 44.3 / 55.7 %

Shots: 18 / 20

Shots on Goal: 4 / 6

Saves: 6 / 3

Corner Kicks: 1 / 9

Fouls: 4 / 9

Offside: 1 / 7

Misconduct Summary:

NJ - Kailen Sheridan (Yellow Card) 32'

Officials:

Referee: Malik Badawi

Assistant Referee 1: Jeffrey Swartzel

Assistant Referee 2: Tyler Wyrostek

Fourth Official: Szczepan Dziewa

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