Marta scores as Pride defeats Gotham 2-0
Marta scored on a first-half penalty kick as the Orlando Pride remained undefeated with a 2-0 road victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC in National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday.
Also in the other NWSL game, the Houston Dash rallied to beat the Chicago Stars FC 2-1.
The reigning NWSL champion Pride were gifted an early lead after Gotham rookie Lilly Reale scored an own goal with just 70 seconds on the clock.
Marta then tucked away the Pride's second goal from the penalty spot in the closing moments of the first half. Orlando's penalty was awarded after Gotham defender Jess Carter upended Angelina in the box.
After going behind early, Gotham went on to have more possession (59%) than the Pride and also dominated the shot count (14-6).
Orlando head coach Seb Hines used an unchanged starting lineup from last week's 6-0 win over Chicago Stars FC. The Pride have yet to concede a goal this season.
The win puts the Pride back on top of the NWSL standings with six points after two weeks of play. It is the first defeat of the season for Gotham.
Super-sub Graham scores as Dash beat Stars 2-1Maggie Graham scored the game-winner in Houston's comeback win.
In chilly weather on the outskirts of Chicago, Jameese Joseph scored the opening goal for the Stars in the 18th minute. Paige Nielsen popped up with the equalizer for the visiting Dash just two minutes later.
Graham scored the winning goal with her first touch of the match in the 64th minute, having been introduced as a substitute just a minute beforehand. The rookie out of Duke slammed home a short tee up from Delanie Sheehan.
Graham became the first player in NWSL history to score off the bench in her first two career regular season matches.
Dash head coach Fabrice Gautraut got his first win as a head coach, and Houston's first of the new season.
___
AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
-
Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda abused by ‘hateful language’ in game at Gotham FC
NWSL investigating after fan incident in game on Sunday Gotham FC apologise to Zambia international striker The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Gotham FC are investigating after ...The Guardian - 6h -
NWSL, Gotham FC, Orlando Pride address ‘incident involving hateful language’ directed at Barbra Banda
The NWSL, Gotham FC and Orlando Pride addressed “an incident involving hateful language at Barbra Banda,” in statements released Monday. The incident occurred during the Orlando Pride’s 2-0 win ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Banda scores twice and Orlando routs Chicago 6-0 in NWSL opener
The reigning NWSL champion Orlando Pride opened the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season with a 6-0 rout over the Chicago StarABC News - Mar. 14 -
NWSL condemns alleged abuse of Pride's Banda
The NWSL and NJ/NY Gotham FC are investigating "hateful language" directed from a fan toward Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda during a match on Sunday.ESPN - 32m -
Banda scores twice and Orlando routs Chicago 6-0 in NWSL opener
The reigning champion Orlando Pride opened the National Women's Soccer League season on Friday night with a 6-0 home field rout over the Chicago Stars. Barbra Banda scored a pair of goals for the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
LaBonta, Chawinga score goals and Current beat Spirit 2-0
Temwa Chawinga scored her second goal of the season and the Kansas City Current remained undefeated with a 2-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in National Women's Soccer League play on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fans' reported 'hateful language' against Barbra Banda
The National Women's Soccer League, its players union and the Orlando Pride and Gotham FC have denounced reports of “hateful language” directed at Pride forward Barbra Banda. The statements Monday ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Barbra Banda victim of 'hateful language': Gotham FC, Orlando Pride, and NWSL express 'unwavering support'
At Gotham's home opener the Pride's star was the victim of abusive language from the home-team crowdCBS Sports - 21h -
LaBonta, Chawinga score goals and Current beat Spirit 2-0
The Kansas City Current stayed undefeated by defeating the Washington Spirit 2-0 in National Women’s Soccer League play at Audi FieldABC News - 2d
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Cain Velasquez's path from UFC star to state prison is one of the most sympathetic imaginable
On another timeline, Cain Velasquez could've been the greatest heavyweight champ in UFC history. Instead, he's sitting behind bars for at least the next year.Yahoo Sports - 13m -
Overall champion Brignone also seals giant slalom title
Italian skier Federica Brignone crowned a phenomenal season with the World Cup giant slalom title after finishing second in the US resort of Sun Valley on Tuesday. The 34-year-old had already ...Yahoo Sports - 15m -
Top-seeded Auburn brushes off late-season lull to make Sweet 16 with contributions abound
Auburn has brushed off a late-season lull that had some questioning whether the Tigers deserved their top billing as the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Now, Auburn is in its first ...Yahoo Sports - 15m -
Stanford football coach Troy Taylor fired after bullying allegations
Stanford fired Troy Taylor, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female staffersYahoo Sports - 15m -
Trace Carroll, close friend of ASU's Dillingham, takes over as Chaparral football coach
Trace Carroll played for Chaparral under Ron Estabrook and Charlie Ragle.Yahoo Sports - 18m
More in Sports
-
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 3m -
The Most Pressing Need for All 32 N.F.L. Teams
With the N.F.L. draft less than a month away, several franchises are still looking for a starting quarterback.The New York Times - 3m -
An Accident Ended His Basketball Career. He Still Became a Star.
After a motorcycle crash left Jay Williams with severe injuries, he found a new path that kept him involved with the sport.The New York Times - 3m -
Inside a Stunning At-Bat That Is Etched in World Series History
Five months after Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1, the recollections of the participants remain vivid.The New York Times - 3m -
JuJu Watkins’s Injury Crushes U.S.C. and Leaves Women’s Basketball Reeling
The sophomore sensation is the sport’s latest icon, and her absence may materially affect the N.C.A.A. tournament’s success.The New York Times - 3m