Orlando Pride vs Angel City FC: Expected Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Live Streaming & How to Watch NWSL’s Most Valuable Team on TV

It’s safe to say that Angel City FC has had a far-from-ideal start to the campaign. Amidst all the talk regarding their ownership squabble, the $180 million worth-franchise couldn’t get going in the season opener against Bay FC as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at home. Now, they have 2 games before the international break to earn their first winning points. And a visit to INTER&Co Stadium to face Orlando Pride awaits them next.

Likewise, Orlando Pride too couldn’t secure a victory in their first game, as they had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Racing Louisville. However, that was a match in which they were down to 10 and still dominated possession! Orlando Pride’s Head Coach, Seb Hines would be expecting a much more clinical and decisive display against Angel City FC. For starters, let’s first look at the latest team news.

 Team and Injury news

Orlando Pride will be without several prominent players, some of whom are out with long-term injuries. For starters, defender, Megan Montefusco is out for the season after undergoing right foot surgery in the off-season. Another star whose season ended prematurely is Simeone Charley. She ruptured her right ACL while training. Unfortunately, this is the 2nd time in two seasons she’s suffered the same injury.

Moreover, midfielder Viviana Villacorta tore her left ACL last season in September and she is yet to recover. Other unavailabilities are Kylie Strom, who was sent off in the last game, and Rafaelle, who is out with a foot injury.

Angel City is also similar on the injury front. Japanese forward, Jun Endo will not play any further part this season after rupturing her ACL. Veteran, Christen Press is also unavailable as she is still recovering from a knee injury. Rocky Rodriguez (concussion protocol) and Gisele Thompson (lower leg injury) are also ruled out for tomorrow.

Orlando Pride vs Angel City FC: Expected line-ups

Orlando Pride predicted starting XI

(4-2-3-1): Moorhouse; Wright, Sams, Abello, McCutcheon; Luana, Gautrat; Angelina, Marta, Doyle; Adriana

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Angel City FC predicted starting XI

(4-3-3): Anderson; Vignola, Nielsen, Gorden, Riley; Henry, Howard, Fuller; Emslie, Thompson, Leroux

Prediction

Angel City FC hasn’t scored in the last two games, including the preseason encounter against Bay FC. However, we believe that with a squad as good as Angel City; it is only a matter of time before they start clicking. Hence, we predict a 2-1 scoreline with the most valuable franchise in the NWSL coming out on top.

Orlando Pride vs Angel City FC: How to watch

The game kicks off at 8 pm ET or 5 pm PT, on March 22 at INTER&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Viewers can watch the game on Amazon Prime Video. With the two sides looking for their first win, whom are you backing?

Let us know in the comments below.

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