Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ABC, KC Current App, TSN+ (Canada)
Match Context
This high-stakes clash features two of the NWSL’s most dominant clubs in 2025. The Kansas City Current enter with a league-best 13–2–0 record, while the Orlando Pride sit third in the table at 8–4–3. Both teams are playoff-bound, but this matchup could determine seeding and momentum heading into the postseason.
Key Players to Watch
Kansas City Current
Temwa Chawinga – Leads the NWSL in goals (24 in all competitions); scored the game-winner vs. North Carolina in the playoffs last year
Almuth Schult – Veteran goalkeeper with 7 shutouts in 2024; saved 86% of shots faced
Debinha & CeCe Kizer – Proven scorers with playoff experience
Orlando Pride
Barbra Banda – Top-5 in goals; scored a brace in Orlando’s playoff win over Chicago last season
Marta Vieira da Silva – Club legend and clutch performer; converted key penalties in past meetings
Emily Sams & Kylie Strom – Anchors of a defense that allowed just 20 goals in 2024 (tied for fewest in NWSL)
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Result | Location |
| Sept 13, 2024 | 0–0 Draw | Orlando |
| July 6, 2024 | Orlando 2–1 KC Current | Kansas City |
| April 23, 2023 | KC Current 2–0 Orlando | Kansas City |
Orlando holds a slight edge in the all-time series (3–2–3)
The Pride are unbeaten in their last 3 home matches vs. KC
Tactical Breakdown
Kansas City will lean on its record-setting offense (57 goals in 2024) and aggressive pressing style.
Orlando counters with a disciplined back line and lethal counterattacks through Banda and Marta.
Expect a midfield battle between Debinha and Marta, with set pieces likely to play a decisive role.
MATCH ODDS
Kansas City Current – 140 Draw + 260 Orlando Pride + 320
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
