Denver Summit FC Claim First Point in Franchise History: 1-1 Draw Against Orlando Pride

Denver Summit FC claim first point in franchise history: 1-1 draw against Orlando Pride

In a season defined by milestones, Denver Summit FC finally broke through.

Denver Summit FC earns first-ever point with solid defensive effort on the road against Orlando Pride

A week after an early red card spoiled Denver’s inaugural match at Bay FC, Summit FC held on against a top NWSL squad in Orlando Pride on the road, 1-1.

Orlando Pride. vs. Denver Summit FC: Final Score 1-1 as Banda Equalizes in Second Half

For the second straight game, the Orlando Pride created a ton of chances but could only put one of them away. However, this time the Pride limited the opponent to one goal and earned a 1-1 come back draw against Denver Summit FC at Inter&Co Stadium in the first meeting between the two teams. Melissa Kossler took advantage of a Pride defensive lapse in the first half for Denver (0-1-1, 1 point), and after that it was all Orlando (0-1-1, 1 point),…

Denver Summit FC earn first point

On Friday, March 20 expansion side Denver Summit FC earned its first point after drawing with the Orlando Pride 1-1. Denver scored first, when Melissa Kössler got on the board in the 24th minute. While the Summit were unable to hold onto the lead — the inevitable Barbra Banda equalized for the Pride in the 61st — the 1-1 tie was still a proud moment for Denver, who are no longer pointless in their NWSL tenure. Melissa Kössler makes history Denv…