There’s something to be said for scoring late goals. The Manchester United of old is famous for the “Fergie Time” magic. Orlando City tends to bring back memories of the Cardiac Cats. Teams that have that ability to keep fighting until the last kick of the match bring something special.
It is an entirely different story when a team allows goals in the last minutes of a game. And if that becomes a trend, that team might seem destined to fail. Through the first two matches of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, the Orlando Pride are cruising on that trajectory.