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The Thorns fired Soubrier for improper administration of medication.
A Gotham FC win looked unlikely Wednesday night as the team’s 0-0 deadlock with the Orlando Pride held until the waning minutes of the second half.
A moment of individual brilliance from Midge Purce, however, saved the day, as the Gotham FC forward burying the game-winner in the 86th minute to down Orlando Pride 1-0 at Exploria Stadium.
Executing a well-timed run in behind the Pride’s defense, Purce beat the Orlando keeper, who came off her line, before slotting home the game’s lone goal.
Mama, there goes Midge 🤩@100Purcent | @GothamFC pic.twitter.com/agoJ4ra3rB
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) March 31, 2022
The match-sealing finish went against the run of play, with the Pride firing a flurry of chances until the final whistle.
With Orlando unable to convert in the final third, Gotham clinched their first win of the Challenge Cup, collecting three much-needed points.
Gotham FC sits in second in the East Division through three games, behind the North Carolina Courage, while Orlando falls to fourth.
The Thorns fired Soubrier for improper administration of medication.
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