On a night where history would be made regardless of the scoreline, it was the Orlando Pride who extended their winning streak to a league-record eight games, downing the red-hot 2-1 in Inter & Co Stadium Friday evening. With their own six-game win streak on the line in Orlando, the Thorns were without their star striker and Golden Boot leader , who was held out due to a leg injury. Smith has fashioned herself a bit of a road warrior since entering the league in 2021, having scored 21 goals in away games — five more than any player of that stretch.
Notably, six of her eight goals this season had come away from Portland (6-4-1, 19 points)..