Key Transactions
Since the Pride’s Challenge Cup clash with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the Club has added FIFA World Cup Champion midfielder Allie Long from OL Reign and French international Gaëtane Thiney on loan from Paris FC through the remainder of the NWSL season. In addition, the New Jersey-based side added its third overall draft pick in UNC alumna Brianna Pinto, who signed a two-year deal.
Recent Form
Gotham currently sits in fourth place in the league table with a record of 2-1-1. Most recently, Gotham took on OL Reign at Red Bull Arena. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Gotham on a lone goal from Ifeoma Onumonu. Gotham has only scored two goals on the season, but has managed to only concede one goal in its first four matches.
Who’s Hot
Gotham goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has tallied two shutouts on the season. Her first came during opening week against the Houston Dash and the second in the team's most recent contest against OL Reign. Ifeoma Onumonu and Midge Purce account for both of Gotham’s goals this season, while Caprice Dydasco and Evelyn Viens lead the team in assists at one apiece.
Head-to-Head
The Pride have a home record of 3-1-1 against Gotham throughout Club history. Pride fans may remember the team’s largest NWSL victory came against NJ/NY Gotham FC, then Sky Blue, in Orlando with a score of 5-0 in 2017. Alex Morgan tallied two goals that game, with an assist from Marta. Then Morgan returned the favor, assisting Marta on one of her two goals. This match served as the only time two Pride players have scored multiple goals in a single game.
Rasmussen Fun Fact
The Pride are unbeaten at 3-0-0 all time against NJ/NY Gotham FC in the month of June. Orlando has tallied eight goals to Gotham’s five in those three matchups, with Sydney Leroux leading the way with two of those along with former Pride forwards Rachel Hill and Chioma Ubogagu.
