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Oct 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Orlando Pride forward Ally Watt (11) and Houston Dash defender Malia Berkely (10) battles for possession during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\nSimone Charley scored the equalizer in the 85th minute and the Orlando Pride rallied for a 1-1 road draw with the Houston Dash on Friday night.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Fighting for a playoff spot, Houston (7-10-6, 27 points) took the lead in the 62nd minute when Malia Berkely scored amid traffic off a short corner. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n Ten minutes later, the Pride (9-8-6, 33 points) started to take control, getting three shots away, including an attempt from Ally Lemos which Abby Smith had to reject in the 79 th minute. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n Charley, who came off the bench in the 68th minute, was able to head home a delivery from Haley McCutcheon with five minutes remaining in regular time for her first goal in three years, which also stunned the home crowd. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n Orlando has earned three points in the two matches following its 0-5-4 rut, as it continues to challenge for a top-four spot in the NWSL standings. They are currently tied with Seattle for fourth place, but the Reign have a game-in-hand. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n The Dash, meanwhile, have managed just two goals amid their current 1-2-1 stretch, as their own push toward playoff position continues. They current reside in 10 th place, still only two points behind eighth-place Louisville. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n Houston owned an 8-2 overall shot advantage during the scoreless first half. Orlando responded and pressured early in the second half, only to be thwarted by some key saves from Smith (five saves).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n