Pride Make History with 3-2 Comeback Win

Pure magic at Inter&Co Stadium! The Orlando Pride pulled off a jaw-dropping 3-2 comeback win over Angel City FC Friday night, capped by a chaotic stoppage-time own goal. Carson Pickett’s booming cross created enough pressure for defender Mary Alice Vignola to chest the ball into her own net, sending the Pride faithful into a frenzy. With the victory, Orlando (5-1-0, 15 points) made club history by winning after trailing by two goals for the first time ever.

Angel City (2-2-2, 8 points) had Orlando on the ropes early behind goals from Riley Tiernan and Katie Zelem. But Marta ignited the rally in the 72nd minute with a tricky low shot that slipped through keeper Angelina Anderson. Minutes later, Barbra Banda — who’s making her case as the league’s most unstoppable force — leveled it with a glancing header for her team-leading fourth goal of the year, setting up the wild finish.

The Pride owned the night statistically too, outshooting Angel City 15-10, winning 54% of possession, and dominating the corner battle 10-6. Both teams had five shots on target, but it was Orlando’s heart and grit that turned the tide. With 398 crisp passes and 81% accuracy, the defending champs showed once again they know how to turn pressure into points — and leave their fans breathless..