Need to Know:
Date & Time: Sunday, April 2, 5:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
Where to Watch/Listen:
Broadcast: FOX35 PLUS (local), Paramount+ (national), TSN+ (Canada), NWSLsoccer.com (international)
The Story:
- The Pride will host Angel City FC on Sunday evening for their 2023 home opener at Exploria Stadium.
- At Sunday’s match, the Pride will debut their new Highway Woman Kit. The new primary kit for the Pride was designed in collaboration with the estate of Mary Ann Carroll, a legendary Florida-based Black artist and the only woman of the iconic Highwaymen painters.
- In the Pride’s season opener at Portland, five members of the side made their NWSL debuts, with defenders Caitlin Cosme and Emily Madril, along with forwards Messiah Bright and Adriana earning the start in the match. Midfielder Summer Yates would round out the debuts on the day, entering the match early in the second half.
Quote of the Week:
“Last year, we know we didn't win enough games at home,” he said Wednesday. “That's not good enough. We want to make [Exploria Stadium] a fortress. We want to make it a difficult place for teams to come and play, and what better way to do it in your home opener in front of a good crowd against Angel City so we also need to bounce back from this weekend, and I think everyone's excited to get out there and play again.” - Head Coach Seb Hines
Current Form
Pride’s Last Match: Portland Thorns 4, Orlando Pride 0 (3/26/23, Providence Park)
Goal-Scorers: Morgan Weaver, Sophia Smith, Hina Sugita, Michele Vasconcelos
Angel City’s Last Match: Gotham FC 2, Angel City FC 1 (3/26/23, BMO Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Midge Purce, Lynn Williams; Alyssa Thompson
Against the Opposition:
Series Record: 1-0-1
Last Matchup: ORL 2, ACFC 2 (8/7/22, Exploria Stadium)
At the Game:
The Highway Woman Kit
Orlando Pride fans will have their chance to get their hands on the team’s new primary kit on Sunday afternoon, with \The Highway Woman Kit \serving as the “Merch of the Match”. In addition to the jersey itself, a poster will be available at entry, as well as a home opener patch available for purchase.
Get Your Autographs Here!
From 3:30-4:15 p.m. tomorrow afternoon, Pride fans will have the opportunity to get an autograph from defender Carrie Lawrence located at Mane Street Plaza, presented by Publix.
“Orlando Made” Food Options
Fans asked, we listened. This season, Exploria Stadium is proud to introduce five new, local Orlando Made concession options throughout the concourse. They include: 4 Rivers Smokehouse (Sec. 31), The COOP by 4 Rivers (Sec. 9), Teak Neighborhood Grill (Sec. 18), Black Rooster Taqueria (Sec. 24) and Harrell’s Hot Dogs (Sec. 30).
