Orlando Pride Hand Angel City FC First Loss of Season
- The Orlando Pride secured a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC on April 3, 2026, at Inter&Co Stadium, handing Angel City their first loss of the season.
- The result extended Orlando's unbeaten streak to four matches as the team prepares for an upcoming international break.
- The match remained scoreless for the majority of the contest, with the Pride having a pair of goals disallowed before finally breaking the deadlock in the 84th minute.
The Orlando Pride secured a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC on April 3, 2026, at Inter&Co Stadium, handing Angel City their first loss of the season. Captain Haley McCutcheon led the effort with a dramatic brace, scoring both goals in the closing minutes of the match.
The result extended Orlando’s unbeaten streak to four matches as the team prepares for an upcoming international break. The victory keeps the Pride competitive in the standings with 8 points, while Angel City FC moves to 9 points after their first defeat.
Late Drama at Inter&Co Stadium
The match remained scoreless for the majority of the contest, with the Pride having a pair of goals disallowed before finally breaking the deadlock in the 84th minute. Hannah Anderson initiated the play by finding Barbra Banda on the left wing.
Banda beat her defender and delivered a low cross that, following several deflections, fell to Haley McCutcheon. McCutcheon finished into an open net to give Orlando a 1-0 lead with only six minutes of regulation time remaining.
Angel City FC responded quickly in the final moments of the game. In the second minute of stoppage time, defender Gisele Thompson scored a stunning equalizer from distance to level the match at 1-1.
The deadlock did not last long, as McCutcheon scored the game-winning goal in the 98th minute. A corner kick delivered by Marta rebounded off multiple players in the box, allowing the Pride captain to poke the ball into the net and secure the win.
Career Milestones and Records
The performance marked a significant milestone for Haley McCutcheon, who recorded the first brace of her professional career. The 98th-minute strike also stands as the latest game-winning goal of the season and the fourth game-winning goal of her career across all competitions.
With these two goals, McCutcheon has now scored nine goals in her career with the Orlando Pride. This tally ties her for the sixth-most goals in club history, placing her alongside former Pride player Ally Watt.
The victory also provided a historic achievement for goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. With the win on April 3, 2026, Moorhouse reached 40 career victories, becoming only the 10th goalkeeper in NWSL history to achieve that mark.
Match Statistics and Analysis
Despite the victory, the Orlando Pride faced significant pressure throughout the match. Angel City FC dominated possession with 62.9% compared to Orlando’s 37.1%.
The Pride defense remained disciplined, limiting Angel City FC to just one shot on goal for the entire match. That single attempt did not occur until the 92nd minute, shortly before Gisele Thompson’s equalizer.
Orlando displayed greater efficiency in the final third, recording six shots on goal from 17 total shot attempts. Angel City FC managed 15 shot attempts but only one on target.
The match was physically contested, with the officials issuing four yellow cards to Orlando and one to Angel City FC. Orlando also held an advantage in set pieces, earning five corner kicks to Angel City’s three.
The match was attended by 8,040 fans at Inter&Co Stadium and was officiated by referee Jeremy Scheer.
Looking Ahead
The Orlando Pride will now enter the international break riding their four-game unbeaten streak. They are scheduled to return to competitive action on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The Pride will travel to face Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium for their next fixture.