Orlando Pride Maintain Perfect Start Against San Diego

The Orlando Pride continued their stellar 2025 NWSL season, securing a 2-1 home victory over San Diego Wave FC. The Pride's third consecutive win was hard-earned, marked by a tale of two halves. San Diego controlled the first half, but a shift at the half, when Summer Yates took the pitch and revitalized Orlando's attack. This change proved crucial, setting the stage for a dramatic second half.

Haley McCutcheon opened the scoring for Orlando in the 50th minute, with her second goal of the 2025 season. San Diego quickly responded, with Chaimaka Okwuchukwu leveling the score. The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when Orlando earned a penalty. Marta, following a retaken penalty, calmly converted, giving Orlando the lead. Those goals sealed the match win for Orlando.

This victory extends Orlando's unbeaten streak, reinforcing their strong start to the season. The Pride demonstrated resilience and adaptability, overcoming a challenging first half. With Haley McCutcheon's continued goal scoring, the team has a strong offensive threat. While acknowledging areas for improvement, the team's ability to capitalize on second-half opportunities proved decisive. Could this strong start signal a potential back-to-back championship run for the Orlando Pride? Only time will tell, but the team's current form certainly fuels those aspirations.