News Summary
The Orlando Pride will take on the Houston Dash in a pivotal match as they aim for their fifth consecutive win against the team. Following a blend of successes and setbacks on their recent road trip, the Pride will need to secure a victory to strengthen their playoff position in the NWSL. With strong offensive performances in recent games, the Pride look to build on their recent momentum despite some player absences due to injury. The match will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video for viewers in the United States.
Houston, TX – The Orlando Pride will face the Houston Dash in their final road match of a historic 10-day trip on Friday, October 3, at 8:00 p.m. ET, at Shell Energy Stadium. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Pride to achieve their fifth consecutive win against the Dash, a feat they have never accomplished in the club’s history.
Orlando enters the match following a successful start to their road trip, having secured a 2-1 victory against the San Diego Wave on September 26. However, the team faced a setback, losing 2-0 to Club América Femenil in the Concacaf W Champions Cup on September 30. Despite the loss, the Pride have shown promising signs, notably snapping a nine-match regular-season winless streak with their win over San Diego.
The Orlando Pride currently sit in fifth place in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) standings with 32 points, making this match crucial as they aim to maintain their playoff position. The Houston Dash, with a record of 7-10-5 and 26 points, recently suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Washington Spirit.
Adding to the stakes of Friday’s game is the Pride’s successful recent track record against the Dash, having won four consecutive meetings, including a notable 1-0 victory during their previous outing on June 7. Houston is one of only two teams against which Orlando has managed to achieve four straight regular-season victories. A win against the Dash would solidify the Pride’s standing and potentially improve their playoff seeding.
The team displayed an impressive offensive capability in their recent matches, scoring multiple goals in their last two NWSL regular-season away games, which had not been accomplished three straight times since 2019. Jacqueline Ovalle marked her entry into the exclusive group of Pride players by scoring her first career goal in their match against San Diego while also contributing an assist within her first three regular-season starts. Defender Carson Pickett netted the game-winning goal in that match as well.
In terms of player availability, the Pride will be without Barbra Banda (hip), Kylie Nadaner (excused absence), and Marta (back), while Summer Yates is currently questionable due to an ankle injury. Notably, there are no players on international duty for the Pride as they prepare for this important clash.
Head coach Seb Hines has expressed the importance of balancing the league and Champions Cup commitments as they look ahead to the match. The Pride are determined to maintain focus on the upcoming matches, especially with the playoffs rapidly approaching.
For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast and streamed online via Amazon Prime Video. International viewers may need a VPN to access the game.
This match represents a crucial moment for the Orlando Pride, allowing them to build upon their recent successes while looking to pave a strong path toward the playoffs.
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- Orlando City SC: Player Availability Report
- Goal: Where to Watch Houston Dash vs. Orlando Pride
- Orlando Sentinel: Pride Aim for Win in Houston
- Houston Dynamo FC: Dash Drop Showdown with Pride
- Wikipedia: National Women’s Soccer League
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