
The Assist: Orlando Pride vs. Houston Dash - October 15, 2023
October 14, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release
Need to Know:
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. ET
Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Entitlement Partner: Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Where to Watch:
Broadcast: Paramount+, NWSLsoccer.com (international)
The Story:
The Pride currently sit one spot below the playoff line, with only one point separating them from a qualifying spot.
With a win, the Pride will set a new Club record for most home wins in a season with seven.
If the Pride beat the Dash, it will put the Club in a favorable position to reach the Club's second-ever postseason appearance since 2017. Complete playoff scenarios can be found here.
Quote of the Week:
"We're feeling good. We've had a couple of training sessions since the trip from LA to Louisville. They feel ready to go. It's one game and that's what it comes down to. We've put ourselves in a terrific position and yeah, we are going to leave everything out on the field and that should be enough."
- Head Coach Seb Hines
Current Form:
Pride's Last Match: Racing Louisville FC 3, Orlando Pride 2 (10/6/23, Lynn Family Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Nadia Nadim, Kristen Davis, Anna Moorhouse (OG); Marta, Kerry Abello
Dash's Last Match: Angel City 2, Houston Dash 1 (10/8/23, Shell Energy Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Alyssa Thompson, Savannah McCaskill; Andressa Alves
Against the Opposition:
Series Record: 6-9-2 (Home: 4-3-1, Away: 2-6-1)
Last Matchup: Houston Dash 2, Orlando Pride 0 (6/3/23, Shell Energy Stadium)
At the Game:
Sunday evening's match will serve as Breast Cancer Awareness Night, presented by Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Join the Club in turning Exploria Stadium pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The players will also sport specialized pink numbers and names on the back of their jerseys.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from October 14, 2023
- San Diego Wave FC vs. Racing Louisville FC Preview - San Diego Wave FC
- NJ/NY Gotham FC Battle Kansas City Current with Playoff Spot on the Line - NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Houston Dash Look for Key Points in Playoff Push against the Orlando Pride - Houston Dash
- Spirit Hosts North Carolina Courage in Decision Day Match with Playoff Implications - Washington Spirit
- Preview & Match Notes: Courage Visit Washington Sunday - North Carolina Courage
- The Assist: Orlando Pride vs. Houston Dash - October 15, 2023 - Orlando Pride
- What to Watch for When Racing Takes on San Diego on NWSL Decision Day - Racing Louisville FC
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