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Orlando Pride Blow Away Chicago Red Stars to Advance to NWSL Semifinals

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Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) shoots and scores a goal against Chicago Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher from the penalty spot. | Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

The Orlando Pride are through to the semifinals of the 2024 NWSL playoffs after dismantling the Chicago Red Stars 4–1 in front of 11,496 fans at Inter&Co Stadium.

History was made, as the Florida club recorded its first-ever NWSL playoff win. Their only other playoff appearance ended in a 4–1 defeat to the Seattle Reign in 2017.

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