The playoffs are fast approaching, and the Orlando Pride have just two games left in the regular season. They control their own destiny, and can finish in third place in the NWSL if they win both of the remaining matches.

First up for the Pride (10-8-6, 36 points) is a trip to take on second-place Washington Spirit (12-4-8, 44 points) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“Now we need to look forward. We have two more games in the NWSL, and then looking for the playoffs,” club captain Marta said after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Pachuca on Wednesday that knocked the Pride out of the Concacaf W Champions Cup. “[We need to] bring good feelings, and come back to the next game with a little bit more good energy for three points.”

These two sides have faced each other twice this year, with Washi

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