NWSL Orlando Pride

The Assist: Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns - June 11, 2023

Published on June 9, 2023 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


Need to Know:

Date & Time: Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m. ET

Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.

Competition: NWSL Regular Season

Where to Watch:

Broadcast: CBS Sports Network (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)

The Story:

The Pride will meet the Portland Thorns for the second time this campaign, the first coming in the season opener for both sides at Providence Park.

Orlando looks to bounce back from back-to-back defeats on Sunday while looking to maintain its current run of form at home that has seen the Pride take two-consecutive victories at Exploria Stadium.

The Pride seek to end the Thorns' four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, with Sunday's visitors having won three of their last four in that stretch.

Two members of the Thorns sit tied for the league-lead in goals scored with Sophia Smith and Crystal Dunn both with five finishes on the year, the former with sole possession of the league-lead in assists as well with five.

Quote of the Week:

"Obviously [the last time we faced Portland] there was probably some first game nerves going into a hostile environment, but you remember those moments. We always look at when do we play them next and obviously that comes on Sunday. We're excited to really show what we can do against a top team. Performances and results haven't gone our way the last couple of games, but you're playing against the champions of last year and against some of the best players in the world and that's why you play. We're all looking forward to it and again to prove a point because although the result didn't go our away against Portland, I thought it was a decent performance. We've come a long way from that game and there's a bit of fire to go out there and change people's opinions and make another statement in the league."

- Head Coach Seb Hines

Current Form:

Pride's Last Match: Houston Dash 2, Orlando Pride 0 (6/3/23, Shell Energy Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Sophie Hirst, Michelle Alozie

Thorns' Last Match: Portland Thorns 2, OL Reign 0 (6/4/23, Lumen Field)

Goal-Scorers: Sophia Smith, Christine Sinclair

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 2-12-2 (Home: 1-5-2 Away: 1-7-0)

Last Matchup: Portland Thorns 4, Orlando Pride 0 (3/26/23, Providence Park)

At the Game:

Pride in Our City

Sunday will serve as the Pride's annual "Pride in Our City" match, with the Club set to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, welcome local nonprofits and ally organizations, and remember the 49 victims of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub tragedy.

The Pride are set to sport specialty merchandise on the evening, with the Club also releasing limited-edition merchandise for the weekend, including Pride-themed apparel. A portion of all proceeds will go back to the Orlando City Foundation to be used in the organization's efforts in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community across the Greater Orlando area.

Next Up: Orlando Pride at North Carolina Courage

Date & Time: Saturday, June 17, 7 p.m. ET

Venue: WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, NC.

Broadcast: Paramount + (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)

Competition: NWSL Regular Season

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