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Orlando Pride vs Washington Spirit match
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The gist
Orlando Pride (7-11-2, 23 points) face Washington Spirit (11-5-4, 37 points) at Audi Field Sunday 4 p.m. The Pride seek to end a three-game losing streak against the second-place Spirit.
Background
The Orlando Pride have lost three consecutive matches and have fallen to 13th in the NWSL standings. They face a Washington Spirit side that is second in the league and features Trinity Rodman, who has 10 goals and five assists. The teams last met on May 2, 2026, when Washington won 4-2 in Orlando.
How it unfolded
- May 2, 2026Orlando Pride hosted Washington Spirit and lost 2-4 in an NWSL fixture.
- Aug 15, 2026Orlando Pride lost 2-1 to Portland Thorns, their third consecutive loss.
- Aug 16, 2026Washington Spirit drew 1-1 with Angel City FC, with Trinity Rodman scoring.
- Aug 23, 2026Washington Spirit host Orlando Pride at Audi Field at 4 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN2.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Orlando Pride communications noted that the road team has won each of the last three regular-season meetings, and a win would make Orlando the second club in NWSL history to win four straight road matches against the Spirit.
- Analysts
- The Orlando Sentinel described the Pride as facing a tough rival in a difficult place to play, desperate for a win after three consecutive losses.