NWSL Roundup: Spirit's gift goal hands Pride first loss

Field Level Media|published: 04/19/2025, 8:41pm EDT

Apr 19, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday (21) celebrates scoring a goal during the second half against the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Gift Monday scored in the 63rd minute off an Orlando blunder as the visiting Washington Spirit beat the previously undefeated Pride 1-0 on Saturday.

Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse failed to clear the ball and Monday had a point-blank open net for her first goal of the season.

Aubrey Kingsbury made six saves for the Spirit (4-1-0, 12 points).

Orlando (4-1-0, 12 points) had 20 total shot attempts. The Pride compiled 11 goals across their first four matches.

San Diego Wave 4, Racing Louisville FC 1: Delphine Cascarino scored twice in a 17-minute span of the second half to put the finishing touches on the visiting Wave's victory.

Kenza Dali scored on a free kick in the first half and Melanie Barcenas gave San Diego (2-2-1, 7 points) the lead less than 4 1/2 minutes into the second half. Cascarino also had an assist.

Ary Borges scored on a penalty kick in first-half extra time for Louisville (1-3-1, 4 points).

--Field Level Media