September 2, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Orlando Pride News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Pride (13-0-5, 44 points) defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC (10-4-4, 34 points) 2-0 on Sunday night at Inter&Co Stadium, with Adriana scoring a brace in the first 15 minutes to give Orlando the victory over the defending NWSL champions.
Head Coach Seb Hines became the winningest coach in Club history with his 26th win leading Orlando. The Pride also extended their league-record unbeaten streak to 19 games, including their 13th win of the season. The Pride also tied their record for most home wins in a single season with seven, a record they set last year.
Adriana’s two early goals put Orlando in pole position for most of the match. The Pride stifled Gotham’s attack, as goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse earned her ninth shutout of the season, extending a Club record and leading the NWSL.
Before the match, Orlando honored its seven Olympians on their return to Inter&Co Stadium. Adriana, Marta, Angelina, Barbara Banda and Emily Sams all started in their first home match since the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Scoring Summary
6′ Adriana (Kylie Strom) – ORL 1, GFC 0
Orlando opened the scoring early in the match. On a recycled set piece, Angelina whipped a cross to the middle of the box. Kylie Strom won the aerial duel, sending the ball across the box to the foot of Adriana who hammered the ball into an open net off the volley.
19′ Adriana (Summer Yates) – ORL 2, GFC 0
Summer Yates sprayed a long switch to Adriana, who attacked acres of open space in Gotham territory. She worked into the box, dribbled past her defender and fired a shot past the goaltender for her second goal of the night, tucking the ball into the far post.
Head Coach Seb Hines:
“Every game that we’re playing in is always going to be a challenging game, but it’s just a testament to the players and their attitude. We wanted to start the game on the front foot, we wanted to start with intensity. To take the lead after 20 minutes, I thought we were terrific. I thought we played some really good football, and I think the second goal optimizes what we’re trying to do, and Adri[anna] takes both her goals really well. Then obviously towards the end, they’re pushing more numbers forward, trying to get back in the game. Again, we talk about mentality and attitude and throwing your body on the line to keep the ball out of the net. It was brilliant to see, and again it’s another clean sheet against a good…