The Orlando Pride ’s winless streak grew to six matches as they fell at home to NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night.
“Obviously disappointed with the result,” Pride coach Seb Hines said. “The players worked extremely hard. I felt we started really well, and we’re just in this moment right now together, and we need to help each other get us out of this moment to go on to win games.”
Gotham (6-6-6, 24 points) opened the scoring with a goal in the 13th minute off the foot of Esther Gonzalez. The visitors put together an excellent build-up, allowing the Spanish forward to find the open space behind the defense and score off an assist from Rose Lavelle.
Orlando (8-6-4, 28 points) conceded a second goal in first-half stoppage time, this time from Jaelin Howell. Her volley from the top of