Need to Know:
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.
Competition: UKG NWSL Challenge Cup
Where to Watch:
Broadcast: Paramount + (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)
The Story:
- The Pride face a quick turnaround as they step into their final match of the UKG NWSL Challenge Cup where they will face off against NJ/NY Gotham FC for the fourth time throughout the 2023 campaign.
- The club’s last meeting saw the Pride suffer a 3-1 loss at Exploria Stadium. Defender Megan Montefusco scored for the Pride, serving as her first goal with the Club.
- NJ/NY Gotham FC currently sit in second place in the Eastern Division with 10 points and will need a win in order to advance into the Knockout Round.
- After the match, the Pride will embark on a break before returning to the NWSL regular season.
Quote of the Week:
“It’s our last [match] this season against them and we’ve played them multiple times. I feel that last time we went to their place, we controlled the game and walked away with a nil-nil draw. We’re looking to change that and win the game now. We’ve done well in the past when we’ve played against them, some things haven't gone our way, but we have to control the controllables and put a performance together to win the game. It’s going to take everyone, and we have to take that mentality until the end of the season because we are so close to what we want to achieve in the season.”
- Head Coach Seb Hines
Current Form:
Pride’s Last Match: Washington Spirit 1, Orlando Pride 0 (8/4/23, Exploria Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Mariana Speckmaier
Gotham’s Last Match: NJ/NY Gotham FC 2, North Carolina Courage 0 (8/5/23, Red Bull Arena)
Goal-Scorers: Katie Stengal, McCall Zerboni
Against the Opposition:
Series Record: 7-9-6 (Home: 3-6-2, Away: 4-3-4)
Last Matchup: Orlando Pride 1, NJ/NY Gotham FC 3 (7/23/23, Exploria Stadium)
Next Up: Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars
Date & Time: Sunday, August 20, 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.
Broadcast: Paramount + (national), NWSLsoccer.com (international)
Competition: NWSL Regular Season
