NWSL Orlando Pride

The Assist: Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit - August 4, 2023

Published on August 3, 2023 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release


Need to Know:

Date & Time: Friday, August 4, 7 p.m. ET

Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.

Competition: UKG NWSL Challenge Cup

Where to Watch:

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

The Story:

The Pride return to Exploria Stadium to host the Washington Spirit for their fifth UKG Challenge Cup match of the 2023 campaign.

Friday's match will serve as the Club's second meeting of the tournament with the first resulting in a loss for the Pride.

The Pride have beaten the Washington Spirit twice in NWSL regular season play.

The Washington Spirit has collected three losses and two wins, stepping into the match with six points.

Quote of the Week:

"We need a reaction from our last performance. The game against North Carolina wasn't good enough and we need to react off that and put on a performance in front of our fans against Washington Spirit."

- Head Coach Seb Hines

Current Form:

Pride's Last Match: North Carolina Courage 5, Orlando Pride 0 (7/29/23, WakeMed Soccer Park)

Goal-Scorers: Brittany Ratcliffe, Malia Berkely (PK), Frankie Tagliaferri, Haley Hopkins (2)

Spirit's Last Match: Washington Spirit 4, NJ/NY Gotham FC 2 (7/28/23, Audi Field)

Goal-Scorers: Ashley Hatch (2), Camryn Biegalski, Chloe Ricketts; Midge Purce, Jenna Nighswonger

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 7-8-7 (Home: 5-2-4, Away: 2-6-3)

Last Matchup: Orlando Pride 3, Washington Spirit 0 (7/1/23, Audi Field)

Next Up: Orlando Pride at NJ/NY Gotham

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.

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

Competition: UKG NWSL Challenge Cup

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