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The Washington Spirit find supreme form as wasteful Orlando Pride wait for better days

How Adrián González's team took control of the second half to overcome the Orlando Pride and secure another impressive victory

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Kamran Nia
May 05, 2026
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Gift Monday and Tamara Bol celebrate after Washington Spirit beat Orlando Pride. Credit: Getty Images

After starting the season with a four-game winless streak, last year’s NWSL runner-ups, the Washington Spirit, tore through the Orlando Pride Saturday in a 4-2 road win to secure their fourth straight victory. During this stretch, the Spirit have won gam…

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