NWSL Lifetime Game of the Week 7

NWSL Week 7 Portland Thorns FC vs. Orlando Pride Recap

 The Orlando Pride (3-2-3, 12 pts.) defeated the Portland Thorns (2-3-3, 9 pts.) for the first time in franchise history on Saturday afternoon in this week’s NWSL Lifetime Game of the Week. Including last year’s playoff loss, the Pride had been 0-5-1 vs. the Thorns before Saturday’s 2-1 victory.

Orlando forward Alex Morgan and midfielder Christine Nairn scored their first goals of the 2018 season to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to five straight games. In the 11^th minute, Morgan took advantage of a defensive error by Portland defender Mallory Weber. The Pride doubled their lead in the 21st minute after Nairn fired a beautiful shot past goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom and into the back of the net. (Nairn’s highlight reel finish was #7 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays) Portland forward Christine Sinclair headed in a corner kick from forward Tobin Heath in the 23^rd minute to cut Orlando’s lead in half. But the two-goal deficit was too much for Portland to overcome, Orlando’s defense held strong for the remaining 67 minutes.

What’s next?

The Thorns will travel to Washington on Saturday, May 19 to take on the Spirit. This match will be streaming live on go90.

The Pride will host the North Carolina Courage on Wednesday, May 23. This match will be streaming live on go90.

Utah Royals FC will host the Houston Dash on Saturday, May 19 at 3:30pm ET in the next NWSL Lifetime Game of the Week.