The Pride, Challenge Cup and Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit get redemption with 2025 Challenge Cup win over Orlando Pride
The Washington Spirit got their revenge Friday night against the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium in Florida, winning the 2025 Challenge Cup in penalty kicks. While it won’t erase the loss in the 2024 NWSL championship, Friday’s win was a solid start with a trophy to boot ahead of the start of the regular season.
Washington Spirit defeat Orlando Pride in penalties to claim NWSL Challenge Cup
In a rematch of the 2024 NWSL championship final, the Washington Spirit defeated the Pride 4-2 in penalties after the game ended 1-1 to claim this year's Challenge Cup at Inter&Co Stadium. Tara McKeown scored the game-winning penalty to secure Washington's first Challenge Cup trophy.
Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit: Final Score 1-1 as Pride Drop Challenge Cup In Penalties
The Orlando Pride opened the 2025 campaign tonight with a 1-1 draw against the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup at Inter&Co Stadium, falling 4-2 in penalties. Rafaelle gave the Pride the lead in the 41st minute, but Leicy Santos equalized with a great set piece in the 72nd minute.
NWSL Power Rankings: 2025 season nears as Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit eye title game return
NWSL regular season begins on Friday and the league is gearing up for an exciting year. Orlando Pride are regning title holders and the Washington Spirit recetly clinched the 2025 Challenge Cup. Offseason moves have already seperated some teams from others,
NWSL 2025 Power Rankings: Can Anyone Stop the Orlando Pride?
With the NWSL regular season around the corner, it’s time to check which teams are trending in the right and wrong directions.
NWSL striker Barbra Banda - Orlando Pride 'need another star' in 2025
Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda told ESPN that the Pride's ambition in 2025 is to become the first team since North Carolina Courage in 2019 to retain the NWSL championship.
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Who Is Leicy Santos? Soccer Star Who Led Washington Spirits to Win NWSL Challenge Cup Against Orlando Pride
Friday, March 7, 2025—the stage was set for the NWSL Challenge Cup final between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. For ...
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Orlando Pride NWSL title defense starts tonight
The Orlando Pride's quest to defend their title begins tonight at Inter&Co Stadium, where they host the Washington Spirit for ...
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Orlando Pride: 2025 Season Schedule
Forward Marta penned a two-year contract extension with the Pride at the end of last season. / Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Orlando Pride achieved history last season and will certainly be ...