Orlando Pride Hosts Kansas City Current in NWSL Showdown

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride will face the Kansas City Current in a highly anticipated NWSL matchup on Friday, May 16, at 8:00 PM ET at Inter&Co Stadium. Both teams are vying for the top position in the league as they meet in what has quickly become one of the NWSL’s most exciting rivalries.

Fans can expect a lively atmosphere as gates open at 7:00 PM. Activities outside the stadium include a variety of kid-friendly engagement, food trucks, and a special gate giveaway of cooling towels provided by Walt Disney World.

The match is significant, as the Pride hopes to regain their momentum after recent draws. They currently sit second in the standings with 18 points, just two behind the league-leading Current, who have also been in excellent form this season.

Orlando Pride Head Coach Seb Hines expressed his excitement about returning home, stating, “It is always an entertaining game against Kansas [City]. We are looking forward to being back home in front of our own fans. It should be a really good atmosphere.”

The last matchup between these two teams ended dramatically, with Orlando defeating Kansas City in the NWSL playoffs, resulting in a memorable season for the Pride, who went on to win the championship.

Each squad boasts standout players, including Orlando’s Marta, who is looking to extend her record with another penalty goal. She is projected to be a crucial player in the upcoming match as the Pride aim to outmaneuver the Current’s formidable offense, led by players like Debinha and Temwa Chawinga.

In the context of the season so far, Kansas City has shown a solid attacking prowess, scoring 21 goals in their last eight games. Conversely, Orlando’s defense has remained strong, with only six goals conceded in the same amount of matches.

The stakes are high, making this match essential viewing for fans and a key moment for both teams as they head towards the halfway point of the season.

Fans can catch the game live on various streaming channels, adding to the excitement surrounding one of the NWSL’s fiercest rivalries.