A late second-half goal from Brazilian star Marta salvaged the Orlando Pride a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Reign on Saturday night at Orlando City Stadium.
Allie Long opened the scoring for Seattle (2-1-1, 7 points) in the 33rd minute. The Pride (1-1-2, 5 points) netted the equalizing goal in the 61st minute when Marta struck from a free kick from 25-yards toward the upper-right corner of the net.
The Pride travels to take on the Chicago Red Stars on Wednesday at Toyota Park at 7:30 p.m. ET and broadcast live on the go90 app.
Announced attendance: 5,058.
Here’s how the Pride lined up:
Orlando Pride XI: Ashlyn Harris (c); Ali Krieger, Monica, Shelina Zadorsky, Toni Pressley (Rachel Hill 82’); Alanna Kennedy, Christine Nairn (Dani Weatherholt 74’); Sydney Leroux, Marta, Chioma Ubogagu (Emily van Egmond 46’); Alex Morgan
Substitutes Not Used: Haley Kopmeyer; Carson Pickett; Kristen Edmonds; Danica Evans
Highlights:
(Photo Courtesy of Victor Tan / New Day Review)
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