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Orlando Pride want to beat Angel City to keep their winning streak going

Team seeks to maintain unbeaten run against Angel City FC in Los Angeles

By Izabelle Franca

Mar 22, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Pride midfielder Ally Lemos (30) and Angel City FC midfielder Amandine Henry (26) battle for the ball in the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Pride midfielder Ally Lemos (30) and Angel City FC midfielder Amandine Henry (26) battle for the ball in the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Orlando Pride are about to take on Angel City FC in Los Angeles. The Florida side are coming off the back of a historic 6-0 win over the Utah Royals, while Angel City are looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bay FC.

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The Pride's record against Angel City is favorable. In their last two trips to Los Angeles, they came away with 1-0 victories. The last meeting between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw, with Marta saving the Pride in the final minutes with an 88th minute equalizer. Now on 32 points and in second place in the NWSL, the Pride are looking to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

The win over the Utah Royals wasn't just a victory; it was a demonstration of power. Marta, the eternal Brazilian star, and Barbra Banda, the Zambian sensation, scored two goals each, showing that the pair are in perfect harmony. Banda, with 10 goals this season, equaled the record for most goals in her first 10 NWSL games, a feat that underlines her immediate impact on the league.

Coach Seb Hines deserves praise for turning the Pride into a powerhouse. Since his arrival, the team has not only improved its performance, but has also developed a winning mentality. The unbeaten run of 9 wins and 5 draws is proof of that, and the challenge against Angel City will be another crucial test.

Angel City, meanwhile, have been struggling this season. With a record of 4 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws, the Los Angeles side are in 10th place and desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their last match, a 1-0 loss to Bay FC, showed that their defense is still a weak point that needs to be corrected if they are to stand a chance against the Pride's ferocious attack.

What's at stake is more than just three points. For the Pride, a win in Los Angeles would further consolidate their position at the top of the league and keep the flame of invincibility alive. For Angel City, it's a chance for redemption and to show that they can still fight for a place in the playoffs

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