SANFORD, Fla. \u2013 After losing 4-2 at home versus the Washington Spirit, the Orlando Pride seek a bounce back win Friday night. <\/p>\n
The Pride (2-3-2, 12th place) host the North Carolina Courage (2-2-3, 9th place) at Inter&Co Stadium Friday at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
Although the Pride scored four goals in the last two games, they have also allowed seven goals. Looking back at the loss to Washington, head coach Seb Hines called the goals conceded \u201csloppy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not good,\u201d Hines said after practice Wednesday. \u201cWe always feel like we\u2019re going to create chances and opportunities, but the organization needs to be better. The communication needs to be better.\u201d<\/p>\n
A win at home for the Pride could give them momentum going into a three-game road trip. Even though it is early in the season, the Pride understand how important each point is with teams so close in the standings. <\/p>\n
\u201c[We\u2019re] making change for this North Carolina game and making sure our press is matching their style of play,\u201d forward Simone Jackson said. \u201cWe\u2019ve been at it; we\u2019ve been on the drawing board. I think the changes we\u2019re about to make for this upcoming game are going to be effective.\u201d<\/p>\n