Venue & Game Info
Location: Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, NWSL+ (streaming)
Weather Update
Washington, D.C. Forecast (Oct. 17, 2025): Clear skies, 63°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph). Excellent fall soccer conditions.
Team Recent Form
Washington Spirit: Unbeaten in last 5 (2-3-0), including a 2–1 win over San Diego Wave and a 1–1 draw at North Carolina. Strong at home with 7 wins at Audi Field.
Orlando Pride: Winless in last 3 (0-2-1), including a 1–1 draw with Bay FC. Road record: 4-5-3.
Injury Report
Washington: No major injuries reported; Mark Parsons expected to field strongest XI.
Orlando: Marta (day-to-day, minor knock), but expected to be available. Otherwise, full squad.
Player Matchups
Washington Spirit:
Gift Monday — team’s top scorer with 7 goals.
Rosemonde Kouassi — 4 assists, creative spark in midfield.
Aubrey Kingsbury — veteran goalkeeper, 8 clean sheets.
Orlando Pride:
Barbra Banda — 12 goals, one of the league’s most dangerous strikers.
Adriana — 6 goals, 5 assists, versatile attacker.
Emily Madril — defensive leader, tasked with containing Monday.
Series History
All-time: Washington lead 11-8-6 vs. Orlando.
Last meeting (May 2025): Orlando won 2–0 at Exploria Stadium.
At Audi Field: Spirit unbeaten in last 3 vs. Pride.
Betting Trends
Spirit: 3 straight home wins, scoring 2+ in each.
Pride: Winless in last 3, but Banda has scored in 4 of last 6.
Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Spirit matches.
Both teams have scored in 5 of last 7 head-to-heads.
MATCH ODDS
Washington Spirit – 145 Draw + 210 Orlando Pride + 120
Over 2.5 -105 Under 2.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
