
The Assist: Orlando Pride at Washington Spirit - July 1, 2023
June 30, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release
Need to Know:
Date & Time: Saturday, July 1, 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Where to Watch:
Broadcast: Paramount + (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)
The Story:
The Pride enter the weekend looking to get back into winning form after suffering back-to-back losses in their last two contests.
Orlando last faced Washington on May 20 of this campaign, handing the Spirit their first loss of the year in a 2-1 win at Exploria Stadium.
Washington comes into the weekend having yet to drop a result at home in 2023.
Saturday's match will see the Pride face the Spirit without their pair of Brazilian internationals, as Marta and Adriana have joined the Brazilian National Team in preparation for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Spirit will also be missing key players, including four headed to the USWNT in Trinity Rodman, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan and Aubrey Kingsbury.
Current Form:
Pride's Last Match: Kansas City Current 2, Orlando Pride 1 (6/24/23, Exploria Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Debinha, Cece Kizer; Marta (PK)
Spirit's Last Match: Portland Thorns 4, Washington Spirit 2 (6/23/23, Providence Park)
Goal-Scorers: Sophia Smith (3), Morgan Weaver; Ashley Hatch, Ashley Sanchez
Against the Opposition:
Series Record: 6-8-7 (Home: 5-2-4, Away: 1-6-3)
Last Matchup: Orlando Pride 2, Washington Spirit 1 (5/20/23, Exploria Stadium)
Next Up: Orlando Pride vs. OL Reign
Date & Time: Friday, July 7, 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.
Broadcast: Paramount + (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
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