Orlando Pride rally late to defeat Angel City FC

Coach Seb Hines, midfielders Angelina and Haley McCutcheon reflect on the 2-1 victory

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:26am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a soccer match, with overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the Pride's purple and gold colors and Angel City's red and blue, capturing the dynamic action and energy of the game.The Orlando Pride's gritty comeback victory over Angel City FC showcases the team's resilience and tactical adaptability on the pitch.Today in Orlando

The Orlando Pride overcame a late goal by Angel City FC to secure a 2-1 victory in their latest match. Head coach Seb Hines, midfielder Angelina, and midfielder Haley McCutcheon shared their thoughts on the hard-fought win, highlighting the team's defensive effort, resilience, and opportunistic scoring.

Why it matters

The Pride's come-from-behind win showcases their ability to grind out results against a tough opponent, demonstrating the team's growth and development over the course of the season so far.

The details

The Pride took an early lead but conceded a late goal to Angel City FC, only to respond with a winner in the closing minutes. Coach Hines praised his team's defensive work and resilience, while Angelina and McCutcheon discussed the squad's tactical approach and opportunistic scoring.

  • The Pride scored the opening goal early in the match.
  • Angel City FC equalized late in the game.
  • The Pride netted the winning goal in the closing minutes.

The players

Seb Hines

Head coach of the Orlando Pride.

Angelina

Midfielder for the Orlando Pride.

Haley McCutcheon

Midfielder for the Orlando Pride.

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What they’re saying

“Tonight was very much a roller coaster of emotions. The players were terrific. The attention to detail defensively, stopping a lot of promising attacks. Angel City has been in really good form as of late, so I think we did a great job there.”

— Seb Hines, Head Coach, Orlando Pride

“I think everyone that was here tonight felt the energy. We knew we were going to come out with the three points. We did get scored on pretty quick after our goal, but that didn't drop our confidence. We were still trying to get another goal.”

— Angelina, Midfielder, Orlando Pride

“I think we earned that result. I think that we defended so well. I think that we managed the momentum of the game, and in the end, got two pretty goals out of it. So really, really happy.”

— Haley McCutcheon, Midfielder, Orlando Pride

What’s next

The Pride will look to build on this result as they prepare for their next match against a tough opponent.

The takeaway

The Orlando Pride's come-from-behind victory over Angel City FC showcases the team's defensive resilience, tactical adaptability, and never-say-die attitude, which will be crucial as they continue to evolve and compete in the league.