NWSL Women· Season 2025
Match Summary
Orlando Pride W defeated Utah Royals W 3:1. The match was played in NWSL Women 2025. Goals were scored by B. Banda 6′, B. Mozingo 14′, B. Banda 37′, B. Banda 38′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Utah Royals W had 48% possession while Orlando Pride W held 52%. Utah Royals W had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (11 on target) for Orlando Pride W. Utah Royals W made 5 substitutions, Orlando Pride W made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Utah Royals W and Orlando Pride W — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Zornoza
assist: H. McCutcheon
Match Statistics
Utah Royals W had 48% possession against Orlando Pride W's 52%. Utah Royals W registered 14 shots (5 on target) while Orlando Pride W managed 13 (11 on target). Corner kicks: 1–4. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
Utah Royals W lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Jimmy Coenraets, while Orlando Pride W deployed a 3-5-2 under Sebastian Tony Hines.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Utah Royals W is 6.94, compared to 6.88 for Orlando Pride W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Utah Royals W's highest-rated starter is N. Rabano (7.33), while Orlando Pride W's best-rated player is K. Nadaner (7.02).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Utah Royals W have contributed 1 goals and 4 assists this season, led by M. Tanaka (1G). Orlando Pride W's starters account for 5 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by C. Pickett (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Utah Royals W deploy 3 defenders rated 7.16 on average, against Orlando Pride W's 1-man backline averaging 7.02. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Utah Royals W field 6 midfielders averaging 6.71, versus Orlando Pride W's 8 rated 6.81. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Utah Royals W start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.83, compared to 1 for Orlando Pride W averaging 6.81. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 68% for Utah Royals W and 52% for Orlando Pride W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Utah Royals W's starters have collected 6 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Orlando Pride W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Utah Royals W's starting XI is 26.3 (youngest: A. Tejada Jimenez (23), oldest: M. Tanaka (31)), while Orlando Pride W average 29.6 (youngest: O. Hernandez (25), oldest: K. Nadaner (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Utah Royals W's starters average 7 league appearances each, versus 23 for Orlando Pride W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Jimmy Coenraets
Substitutes
Coach: Sebastian Tony Hines
Rivalry since 2019
Utah Royals W vs Orlando Pride W Head to Head Results· 6
Utah Royals W and Orlando Pride W have met 6 times — Utah Royals W won 3, Orlando Pride W won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Utah Royals W leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (6 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (17%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (17%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Orlando Pride W are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Utah Royals W have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Orlando Pride W show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026