ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Pride secured home-field advantage in the quarterfinals of the NWSL Playoffs after playing to a 1-1 draw against Seattle Reign FC in Sunday evening’s Decision Day match at Inter&Co Stadium.

The match remained scoreless until the 76th minute, when defender Carson Pickett broke the deadlock with a left-footed half volley at the back post. This marked her fourth goal of the season across all competitions. Pickett scored just eight minutes after entering as a substitute, continuing Orlando’s trend of impactful bench performances. The Pride finished the regular season with eight goals from substitutes, the second-most in the league. Jacqueline Ovalle earned her second assist of the season on the play.

Seattle responded quickly, leveling the match in the 79th minute through defender Jordyn Bugg.

Orlando, the defending 2024 NWSL Champions, concluded the regular season fourth in the standings and enters the playoffs on a five-match unbeaten streak. Head coach Seb Hines guided the Pride to 11 wins this season, tying the second-most in club history after setting the record with 18 victories in 2024.

“We did what we set out to do, and that was to host a home game in the playoffs,” Pride coach Seb Hines said. “Obviously, we would have preferred the win and finish in that third spot, but it was not meant to be.”

The Pride will host Seattle again next weekend in a win-or-go-home quarterfinal matchup. The league is expected to announce time and date details in the coming hours.
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