Orlando Pride’s playoff hopes are over. Can they regroup and rediscover their 2024 winning formula?

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The Orlando Pride needed to win their match against the Houston Dash on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes afloat. The 2024 NWSL Shield winners and champions did that, earning three needed points with a gritty 2-1 road victory. Rookie forward Solai Washington scored her first professional goal, the eventual game-winner after midfielder Luana converted a penalty following a foul Washington drew. The Pride accomplished this without their top goalscorer, Barbra Banda, who is among the Zambian playe