Orlando Pride take the belt

Orlando Pride beat North Carolina Courage 3–1 at home to start reign 24 of the NWSL belt, the 1st for the franchise.

North Carolina Courage had held it since October 9, 2016, with 4 defenses over 217 days.

Orlando Pride held it for 13 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Gotham FC on May 27, 2017.