1. Putting the league on notice. If there was any doubt that the Orlando Pride were legit this season, this game was the one that put those to bed. Down a player for all of the second half, the Pride found a way to pull out a signature win for Seb Hines' side, taking down the Kansas City Current 2-1 in Missouri.
2. It was Orlando that struck first in the 37th minute through none other than Barbra Banda. With Adriana helping set up the play, the ball took a deflection off of KC's Elizabeth Ball, with Banda pouncing on the loose chance in the box. 12 goals in 12 games. Truly a wild time for Barbra since joining NWSL.
3. The Pride certainly didn't make this game easy. A second yellow to Carrie Lawrence just before halftime meant Orlando would play down a player for the entire second half. Playing against the only other undefeated team in the NWSL was already a tough task, but doing it on the road and down a player? It would take an incredible effort to get a result. But just like all the other games before, the Pride found a way.
4. It was a defensive effort worthy of the "best defense in the NWSL" moniker. Holding the best offense in the league to only one goal while down a player is not only impressive but also a moment that separates top teams from championship contenders. A heroic effort from not just the Orlando back line, but the entire team. Seb Hines always preaches whole-team defense, and it was on full display Sunday night.
5. Anna Moorhouse, fresh off her call-up to the England National Team, put on a massive performance in goal. Much like the defense, she rose to the occasion, notching seven saves on the night, including some clutch ones late in the game and into stoppage time. While it wasn't a record-breaking eighth clean sheet for her, a win like that she'll take any day of the week.
6. The captain's moment. After a penalty was given in Orlando's favor in the 60th minute, Marta stepped up and delivered what would be the game-winning goal. As cool as you'd like, she dinked the kick from the spot right down the middle, sending KC goalkeeper AD Franch the wrong way and putting the Pride ahead against the run of play. It was a moment and a win that meant so much for the lone centurion of the club, as the emotion poured out of her as the final whistle blew.
7. It was a perfect send-off match for all of the Pride Olympians as they now get to head off to Paris as the top team in NWSL. Marta, Adriana, Rafaelle and Angelina head off to represent Brazil, while Barbra Banda and Grace Chanda will represent Zambia.
8. The NWSL will take a break for the Olympics, but the NWSL x Liga MX Femenina Summer Cup will take its place in the meantime. Orlando will play three games in the Summer Cup, with one against Rayadas of Liga MX Femenina and two against other NWSL teams: North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville. Their first game in the cup with be on the road against NC on Saturday, July 20.
