Orlando Pride give up a pair of late goals, lose 2-1 to Washington

Washington responds after Marta’s goal gave Pride a 1-0 lead

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The Orlando Pride saw a three-game unbeaten streak snapped on Sunday in a 2-1 loss at the Washington Spirit.

The Pride (5-6-5, 21 points) looked poised to win when Marta scored the game’s first goal in the 68th minute, but Washington responded.

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Goals by Ashley Hatch in the 70th minute and Ashley Sanchez in the 89th minute helped the Spirit (6-4-5, 22 points) rally for the win and prevent the Pride from moving into third place in the NWSL standings.

Next up for the Pride is a game at NJ/NY Gotham FC at 5:30 p.m. next Sunday.


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