Orlando Pride Extends Unbeaten Streak with Victory Over Houston Dash

In a thrilling matchup on Friday night, the Orlando Pride secured a narrow 1-0 victory against the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), extending their league-record unbeaten streak to 18 games. The Pride, now boasting a record of 12 wins, 0 losses, and 5 draws, maintained their position at the top of the league table. Summer Yates scored the decisive goal in the 67th minute, capitalizing on a long pass from Angelina that evaded the Dash's defense, allowing Yates to finish confidently past goalkeeper Jane Campbell. Despite the loss, the Houston Dash (3-9-5) had opportunities to equalize, notably when Andressa's close-range header struck the post shortly after Yates' goal. Campbell showcased her skills with seven saves, but the Dash ultimately fell short in their quest for a comeback. In another match, the Utah Royals triumphed over Bay FC with a 2-1 scoreline at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. Paige Monaghan opened the scoring just after halftime, netting her goal in the 49th minute with an assist from Ana Tejada. The Royals extended their lead shortly after when Mina Tanaka, in her debut, scored from a tight angle, deflecting the ball off a defender. Bay FC (6-11-0) managed to pull one back with Racheal Kundananji's header in the 83rd minute, but despite 19 shots on goal, they could not find an equalizer. The Royals (3-11-3) celebrated their third consecutive unbeaten match, climbing up the league standings.