SkoPurp No. 101: Bay FC Rewind and Courage Preview

The Orlando Pride could not build on their Concacaf W Champions Cup win over Alajuelense, as a poor night of shooting and a mistake at the back combined to allow Bay FC to escape Inter&Co Stadium with a 1-1 draw. It was Bay's first-ever result (and goal) in the series, and it couldn't have come at a worse time for the Pride, who need to stop the bleeding and get a win. We look back at our score predictions, which one of us got right, discuss the key moments and plays of the match and provide our selections for Player of the Match.This week's mailbagbox asked about the Pride's energy level, the starting lineup, the team's defense, and more. Remember, you can ask us anything by hitting us up on Twitter at either @TheManeLand or @SkoPurpSoccer and using the hashtag #AskSkoPurp. You can use that same hashtag and hit @TheManeLand.bsky.social up on Bluesky. Or you can visit our show page, scroll down, and fill out the handy form. We'd also appreciate any ratings or reviews you can leave wherever you get your podcasts, and if you do that on Apple Podcasts, we'll find them easily and read them on the show.Finally, with the recording taking place before the match in Panama against FC Chorrillo, we looked ahead to Friday's matchup with North Carolina. The Courage lurk just outside the playoff spots and the Pride can improve their standing if they can finally get another win. We break down the series history, provide our key matchups, and try our hand at predicting the final score. If you'd like to support our independent writing and podcasting efforts, we'd love to have you as a subscriber or donor over at our Buy Me a Coffee site.Here’s how Episode 101 went down:0:15 – The Pride still can't find a win in NWSL play, but at least the team got a result against Bay FC.11:58 - The mailbagbox is looking for answers, just like the Orlando Pride.32:03 - North Carolina is looking to make up ground in the playoff race, and the Pride are vulnerable. Look for the Courage to come out of the gate charging on Friday.