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Published on September 02, 2024
Orlando Pride Defeats Gotham FC 2-0 to Maintain Lead in NWSL Standings, Sets Sights on Chicago Red Stars ClashSource: timoteeburns, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On a seemingly ordinary Sunday night, Orlando Pride clinched another victory against NJ/NY Gotham FC with a solid 2-0 scoreline, and in doing so, maintained their position at the pinnacle of the NWSL standings, as reported by Orlando City SC.

With Adriana’s brace, netting goals in the 6th and 19th minute, Coach Seb Hines celebrated his 26th win, making him the winningest coach in Orlando Pride’s history and the team continued their unrivaled unbeaten streak of 19 games, a performance that dates back to the final game of the 2023 season and yields an impressive 44 points for the club, meanwhile, the defending champions Gotham FC remain at 34 points trailing significantly behind the leaders.

"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," Hines was quoted in Orlando City SC. He further elaborated on the team's intense approach to the games and how the performance against Gotham encapsulated their tactical objectives.

By the time the stadium lights dimmed, Pride’s Adriana had tallied her fourth and fifth goals of the season passionately pushing her to the sixth spot in Pride’s all-time scoring list for regular-season goals she's caught up to her teammates, Marta and Barbra Banda with five or more goals this season, a duo who also found themselves etched in the spotlight for their goal-scoring prowess, mainly because of their recent Olympics participation.

Looking ahead, Orlando Pride will aim to extend their commanding run when they visit the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on September 8, a match that promises to be broadcast for local enthusiasts and national audiences alike through NWSL+ and Bally Sports Florida, as detailed by ClickOrlando.