A Battle of the Best: Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride

The NWSL regular-season game between the Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. This game is expected to be a challenging matchup for both teams.

Head Coach Seb Hines acknowledges that the Orlando Pride is a tough team, with their recent victory over San Diego Wave FC in their last matchup. Despite this, the coach is optimistic about the upcoming game and believes it will be an entertaining and competitive one.

In their last matchup, the Washington Spirit secured a 2-0 win against NJ/NY Gotham FC, with goals from Croix Bethune and Ashley Hatch. On the other hand, the Pride faced San Diego Wave FC and emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline, thanks to Summer Yates’ goal.

The series record between these two teams stands at 6-6-6, with their last meeting resulting in a 1-0 victory for Washington Spirit. The upcoming game presents an opportunity for both teams to break this tie and secure a win.

Looking ahead, the Orlando Pride will face off against North Carolina Courage on Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. ET at INTER&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida as part of the NWSL regular season competition. This game will be broadcast nationally on NWSL+ and locally on Bally Sports Sun as part of the ongoing competition between these two top teams in the league.