Orlando Pride
{{short description|American women's soccer club}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use American English|date=April 2023}}
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| stadium = Inter&Co Stadium
Orlando, Florida
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| owntitle = Majority owners
| owner = Zygi, Leonard, and Mark Wilf
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| chairman = Mark Wilf
| mgrtitle = Head coach
| manager = Seb Hines
| league = National Women's Soccer League
| season = 2024
| position = Regular season: 1st of 14
Playoffs: Champions
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The Orlando Pride are an American professional soccer team based in Orlando, Florida, that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The Pride began play in the 2016 season.{{cite web|last1=Tenorio|first1=Paul|title=Orlando City set to announce National Women's Soccer League franchise |url= http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-lions/on-the-pitch/os-orlando-city-nwsl-franchise-20151020-post.html| work= Orlando Sentinel| access-date= October 20, 2015| date= October 20, 2015}}{{cite web| last1= Murray| first1= Caitlin| title= MLS's Orlando City set to expand into NWSL for 2016| url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/sep/14/mlss-orlando-city-set-to-expand-into-nwsl-for-2016| work= The Guardian| access-date= October 20, 2015| date= September 14, 2015| archive-date= October 22, 2015| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151022080747/http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/sep/14/mlss-orlando-city-set-to-expand-into-nwsl-for-2016| url-status= live}} They were the tenth team to be added to the league and play their home games at Inter&Co Stadium in downtown Orlando.
The Pride are under the same ownership group as Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer (MLS) and were included in the sale of the club in 2021. The team won their first titles during the 2024 season, claiming both the NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship.
History
= 2015-2018: Establishment and early years =
Following the 2015 NWSL season, it was rumored that the Orlando City SC ownership group would be adding an expansion team to the women's professional league.{{cite web|title=Report: Orlando City SC to announce NWSL expansion|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/09/14/orlando-city-sc-announce-nwsl-expansion|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=October 20, 2015|date=September 14, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923194953/https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/09/14/orlando-city-sc-announce-nwsl-expansion|url-status=live}} On October 20, 2015, a press conference was held at Lake Eola Park where Phil Rawlins unveiled the team name, logo, and colors.{{cite web|title=Orlando Pride women's soccer team to join NWSL in 2016|url=http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2015/10/20/orlando_city_nwsl_soccer.html|publisher=Bay News 9|access-date=October 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025002624/http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2015/10/20/orlando_city_nwsl_soccer.html|archive-date=October 25, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Former national team head coach of Australia and the United States, Tom Sermanni, was announced as the team's first head coach.{{cite web|last1=Wahl|first1=Grant|title=Former USWNT manager Sermanni to coach new Orlando team in NWSL|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/10/20/tom-sermanni-orlando-nwsl-us-womens-national-team|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=October 20, 2015|date=October 20, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195236/https://www.si.com/soccer/2015/10/20/tom-sermanni-orlando-nwsl-us-womens-national-team|url-status=live}}
On October 26, 2015, the Pride announced that they had made the first player acquisitions in team history; signing forward Alex Morgan and Kaylyn Kyle from Portland Thorns FC in exchange for the Pride's No. 1 picks in the 2015 NWSL Expansion Draft and the 2016 NWSL College Draft as well as an international roster spot for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, and also acquired Sarah Hagen in a separate trade with FC Kansas City along with Kansas City's second-round 2016 draft pick in exchange for the Pride's 2017 second-round draft pick.{{cite web | url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/10/26/orlando-pride-acquires-alex-morgan-kaylyn-kyle-and-sarah-hagen | title=Orlando Pride Acquires Alex Morgan, Kaylyn Kyle and Sarah Hagen | publisher=Orlando Pride | date=October 26, 2015 | access-date=October 26, 2015 | archive-date=November 8, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108132113/http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/10/26/orlando-pride-acquires-alex-morgan-kaylyn-kyle-and-sarah-hagen | url-status=live }} They finished their inaugural season in 9th with a record of 6–1–13.{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride Results |url=https://africa.espn.com/football/team/results/_/id/18206/league/USA.NWSL/season/2016 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=ESPN |language=en}}
Over the course of their 2017 season, the Pride added several significant players, trading for Washington Spirit defender and future co-captain Ali Krieger;{{Cite news |last=Goff |first=Steven |date=2016-11-02 |title=Washington Spirit trades Ali Krieger to Orlando Pride |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2016/11/02/washington-spirit-planning-to-trade-ali-krieger-to-orlando-pride/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |work=The Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}} signing five time FIFA World Player of the Year and Brazil international Marta;{{Cite web |date=2017-04-07 |title=Brazil icon Marta signs with Orlando Pride in major coup for NWSL, club |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/04/07/marta-orlando-pride-nwsl-brazil |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=SI |language=en-US}} and officially adding Alex Morgan to the active roster following the end of her six-month loan to Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.{{Cite web |last=Citro |first=Michael |date=2017-12-02 |title=2017 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Alex Morgan |url=https://themaneland.com/2017/12/02/2017-orlando-pride-season-in-review-alex-morgan/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=themaneland.com |language=en-US}} In particular, Marta, who scored 13 goals and contributed 6 assists (second-most in both league categories that season),{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=2018-09-24 |title=Marta voted 2018 FIFA The Best Women's Player {{!}} National Women's Soccer League Official Site |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/marta-voted-2018-fifa-the-best-womens-player |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=NWSL |language=en}} and Morgan, who scored 9 goals,{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Alex Morgan {{!}} Orlando Pride |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/players/alex-morgan/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}} were credited for the team's late-season offensive resurgence and success.{{Cite web |last=Bush |first=Chelsey |date=2018-03-20 |title=2018 NWSL Team Preview: Pride are all in – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/03/20/2018-nwsl-team-preview-pride-are-all-in/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} The Pride qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history as they finished the regular season in 3rd place with a record of 11–7–6.{{Cite web |last=Gramajo |first=Mike |date=2018-03-15 |title=Fortified Orlando Pride eager to build on 2017 success |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2018/03/14/fortified-orlando-pride-eager-to-build-on-2017-success/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Orlando Sentinel |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Citro |first=Michael |date=2017-10-07 |title=Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns, NWSL Semifinals: Preview, How to Watch, TV Info, Live Stream, Lineups, Match Thread, and More |url=https://themaneland.com/2017/10/07/orlando-pride-vs-portland-thorns-nwsl-semifinals-preview-how-to-watch-tv-info-live-stream-lineups-match-thread-and-more/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=themaneland.com |language=en-US}} They went to Portland Thorns FC for the semi-final but lost 4–1.{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=2017-10-07 |title=The Portland Thorns punch their ticket to the 2017 NWSL Final in a 4-1 takedown of the Orlando Pride – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2017/10/07/the-portland-thorns-punch-their-ticket-to-the-2017-nwsl-final-in-a-4-1-takedown-of-the-orlando-pride/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}
To bolster a defense that allowed the most goals of any playoff team in 2017, the Pride signed Canadian international Shelina Zadorsky, outside-back Carson Pickett, and Brazilian defender Poliana.{{Cite web |last=Bush |first=Chelsey |date=2018-03-20 |title=2018 NWSL Team Preview: Pride are all in – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/03/20/2018-nwsl-team-preview-pride-are-all-in/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} The Pride also strengthened an already potent offense with the addition of forward Sydney Leroux and midfielders Christine Nairn and Emily van Egmond.{{Cite web |author=The Equalizer Staff |date=2018-02-02 |title=Friday Roundup: Pride acquire Sydney Leroux for 1st round pick – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/02/02/friday-roundup-pride-acquire-sydney-leroux-for-1st-round-pick/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} Despite these efforts, the team's struggles with key players' availabilities contributed to inconsistent on-field performances.{{Cite web |last=Watkins |first=Claire |date=2018-04-25 |title=Tracking Back: Orlando Pride, Lost in Space – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/04/25/tracking-back-orlando-pride-lost-in-space/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lauletta |first=Dan |date=2018-08-08 |title=The Lowdown: Frustration mounts for Pride as results fail to match performance, talent – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/08/08/lowdown-orlando-pride-frustration-nwsl-results-tom-sermanni/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} Ultimately, the Pride finished their 2018 season in 7th place, missing the playoffs. Head coach Tom Sermanni and the Orlando Pride mutually parted ways after three seasons; Sermanni had a regular season record of 25–29–14 during his spell in Orlando, going 0–1–0 in the playoffs.{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2018/09/14/orlando-pride-and-head-coach-tom-sermanni-mutually-part-ways|title=Orlando Pride and Head Coach Tom Sermanni Mutually Part Ways|access-date=September 14, 2018|date=September 14, 2018|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195003/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-and-head-coach-tom-sermanni-mutually-part-ways|url-status=live}}
= 2019-2022: Transitions and competitive struggles =
== Marc Skinner, defensive struggles, and COVID-19 (2019-2021) ==
In January 2019, Marc Skinner stepped down from his role at FA WSL side Birmingham City to become the Pride's second ever head coach.{{Cite web |last=Theivam |first=Kieran |last2=Kassouf |first2=Jeff |date=2019-01-08 |title=Sources: Orlando Pride tab Birmingham City's Marc Skinner as next head coach – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/01/08/marc-skinner-orlando-pride-head-coach-nwsl-birmingham-city-fawsl/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}
In May 2019, plans were unveiled to build a dedicated training facility at Sylvan Lake Park, the first-ever training facility in the NWSL that is tailored to and used exclusively by a women's team. The Pride plan to finish out the 2019 season at their current facility located at Seminole Soccer Complex before moving to the new state-of-the art training ground prior to the start of the 2020 season.{{cite web |title=Pride to Receive NWSL's First-Ever Customized, Exclusive Training Facility |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2019/05/29/pride-receive-nwsl-s-first-ever-customized-exclusive-training-facility |website=www.orlandocity.com |access-date=May 31, 2019 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195129/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/pride-receive-nwsl-s-first-ever-customized-exclusive-training-facility |url-status=live }}
The Pride's 2019 season was once again characterized by the absences of key players. As the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup occurred in the middle of the NWSL season, the Pride temporarily lost Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger, and Ashlyn Harris; Brazilian internationals Marta and Camila; Australian internationals Emily van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy; and Canadian international Shelina Zadorsky.{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=2019-06-05 |title=NWSL players at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup {{!}} NWSL players at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup {{!}} National Women's Soccer League Official Site |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-players-at-the-2019-fifa-womens-world-cup |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=NWSL |language=en}} Concurrently, new coach Marc Skinner sought to implement a more possession-based style.{{Cite web |last=Lauletta |first=Dan |date=2019-03-08 |title=Marc Skinner: Orlando Pride's identity in transition — in more ways than one – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/03/08/marc-skinner-orlando-pride-coach-nwsl-roster-transition-preview/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} This transition, in conjunction with player absences, contributed to one of the worst records in league history. The team finished the season in last place with a record of 4–4–16, having conceded a league record 53 goals in 24 games.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Lydia Vandenbergh |date=2021-05-11 |title=2021 NWSL Season Previews: Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride |url=https://www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2021/5/2021-2021-nwsl-season-previews-chicago-red-stars-and-orlando-pride |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=American Soccer Analysis |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=Unbeaten Orlando Pride clinch 1st NWSL Shield |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41631666/orlando-pride-1st-nwsl-shield-unbeaten-washington-spirit |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
To address their defensive fragility, the Pride traded their 2020 NWSL Draft No. 1 pick to the Portland Thorns in exchange for defender Emily Sonnett. The Thorns also traded the NWSL rights to forward Caitlin Foord, as well as the No. 7 and No. 14 draft picks in the 2020 draft.{{Cite web |author=The Equalizer Staff |date=2020-01-08 |title=Thorns acquire No. 1 pick in 2020 draft, Raquel Rodriguez; ship Sonnett to Orlando, Purce to Sky Blue – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2020/01/08/portland-thorns-trade-emily-sonnett-caitlin-foord-to-orlando-pride-no-1-pick-in-2020-nwsl-college-draft-midge-purce-sky-blue-raquel-rodriguez/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} With the introduction of allocation money, the Pride also signed veteran defender Ali Riley and defensive midfielder Jade Moore.{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=2019-11-01 |title=NWSL announces new 2020 compensation guidelines {{!}} National Women's Soccer League Official Site |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-new-2020-compensation-guidelines |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=NWSL |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2019-2020 NWSL Transaction Tracker – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2019-2020-nwsl-transaction-tracker/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} The waiving, trading, or departure of 16 players signaled the team's intention to overhaul the roster.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride Roster Update Ahead of 2021 Challenge Cup Play {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-roster-update-ahead-2021-challenge-cup-play |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}
The start of the regular 2020 season was halted by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2020-03-20 |title=NWSL season delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic; start date unknown – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2020/03/20/nwsl-season-delayed-covid-19-coronavirus-pandemic/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} In June and July 2020, the NWSL held the 25-game 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a "bubble" environment in Utah. However, the Orlando Pride was forced to withdraw when multiple players and staff tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride Statement Regarding 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Participation {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-statement-regarding-2020-nwsl-challenge-cup-participation |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}} As a result, the Pride solely played in the 2020 Fall Series, which began in September and featured a regional "pod" structure that only guaranteed four games for each team.{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Stephanie |date=2020-08-25 |title=NWSL will resume play this fall with regional pods |url=https://www.allforxi.com/2020/8/25/21400994/nwsl-will-resume-play-fall-series-regional-pods |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=All For XI |language=en}} Many veteran players had opted to sign loan or short-term contracts overseas for additional playing time, resulting in the Pride playing with a depleted roster. The Pride came last in their pod, aggregating a record of 2 draws and 2 losses.{{Cite web |last=NWSL |first=Schedule {{!}} |title=National Women's Soccer League Official Site {{!}} NWSL |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/previous-seasons |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Schedule {{!}} NWSL |language=en}} Amidst the Fall Series, the Pride exercised the contract option to keep Marc Skinner through the 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Kriger |first=Rachael |date=2020-09-23 |title=Orlando Pride exercise option to retain Marc Skinner through 2021 season – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2020/09/23/orlando-pride-exercise-option-to-retain-marc-skinner-through-2021-season/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}
Prior to the 2021 season, the Pride continued to rebuild the team and club structure. The organization hired Ian Fleming as Orlando Pride general manager and former NWSL managing director Amanda Duffy as the team's first executive vice president.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2021-04-08 |title=Restoring the Pride: Inside Orlando's extreme makeover – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/04/08/orlando-pride-2021-nwsl-preview-long-term-plans-skinner-duffy-fleming/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} In December 2020, the Pride traded Emily Sonnett to the Washington Spirit in exchange for midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard, the 2021 NWSL College Draft No. 9 pick, an additional conditional first-round draft pick in the upcoming draft, and $140,000 in allocation money.{{Cite web |last=Kriger |first=Rachael |date=2020-12-24 |title=Emily Sonnett heading to Washington Spirit after trade with the Orlando Pride – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2020/12/24/emily-sonnett-heading-to-washington-spirit-after-trade-with-the-orlando-pride/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} Another 17 players were waived, traded, or otherwise departed, including stalwarts like Alanna Kennedy, Camila, Shelina Zadorsky, Emily van Egmond, Kristen Edmonds, and Carson Pickett.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-09 |title=Fate in the stars? Orlando Pride seek redefining, redemptive 2021 season |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2021/04/09/fate-in-the-stars-orlando-pride-seek-redefining-redemptive-2021-season/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Orlando Sentinel |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-03-05 |title=Orlando Pride 2021 preseason preview: As NWSL Challenge Cup debut nears, Marc Skinner's side seeks new energy |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-2021-preseason-preview-as-nwsl-challenge-cup-debut-nears-marc-skinners-side-seeks-new-energy/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2020-21 NWSL Transaction Tracker – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/nwsl-transactions-tracker-national-womens-soccer-league/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} Defensive additions like Amy Turner, Kylie Strom, Courtney Petersen (No. 7 draft pick), and Phoebe McClernon (no. 14 draft pick); midfield reinforcements like Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir and Erika Tymrak; and a resurgence from the forward line, helped facilitate an improved record.{{Cite web |last=Lauletta |first=Dan |date=2021-06-29 |title=The Lowdown: Orlando's underrated defensive duo – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/06/29/the-lowdown-orlandos-underrated-defensive-duo/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} On April 22, 2021, the Pride won their first competitive match in 609 days as part of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2021-04-22 |title=After 609 days between wins, palpable relief for the Orlando Pride – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/04/22/orlando-pride-first-win-609-days-relief-analysis-nwsl-challenge-cup/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} The team began their season with a seven-game unbeaten streak.{{Cite web |title=Orlando Pride Results |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/results?id=18206&league=USA.NWSL&season=2021 |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=ESPN |language=en}}
On May 12, 2021, Orlando City majority owner Flávio Augusto da Silva announced he was in advanced negotiations with Zygi and Mark Wilf, owners of the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, for the sale of the club including the Orlando Pride and other related soccer assets. The combined value of the deal was estimated at $400–450 million.{{cite web |last=Poe |first=Julia |date=May 12, 2021 |title=Orlando City owner Flávio Augusto da Silva sells club, stadium to Minnesota Vikings owners |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/orlando-city-owner-fl-c3-a1vio-augusto-da-silva-sells-club-stadium-to-minnesota-vikings-owners/ar-BB1gEFq4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512183645/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/orlando-city-owner-fl-c3-a1vio-augusto-da-silva-sells-club-stadium-to-minnesota-vikings-owners/ar-BB1gEFq4 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |website=MSN.com via Orlando Sentinel}} On July 21, 2021, the sale was completed.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Wilf Family Completes Purchase of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/wilf-family-completes-purchase-of-orlando-city-soccer-club-and-orlando-pride |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}
On July 23, 2021, Marc Skinner resigned to become the head coach of Manchester United W.F.C.; assistant coach Carl Green served as interim coach for one game prior to his own departure.{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=2021-07-23 |title=Marc Skinner Steps Down as Orlando Pride Head Coach {{!}} National Women's Soccer League Official Site |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/marc-skinner-steps-down-as-orlando-pride-head-coach |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=NWSL |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kriger |first=Rachael |date=2021-07-23 |title=Marc Skinner steps down as Orlando Pride head coach – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/07/23/marc-skinner-steps-down-as-orlando-pride-head-coach/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} On July 25, former University of Florida coach Becky Burleigh became the Pride's interim coach for the rest of season.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-26 |title=Orlando Pride select celebrated Gators coach Becky Burleigh for interim manager |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2021/07/25/orlando-pride-select-celebrated-gators-coach-becky-burleigh-for-interim-manager/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Orlando Sentinel |language=en-US}} After a late-season slide, the Orlando Pride finished the regular season in 8th place with a 7–7–10 record and missed out on the playoffs.{{Cite web |last=NWSL |title=National Women's Soccer League Official Site |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/standings |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=NWSL |language=en}}
== Amanda Cromwell and Seb Hines (interim) (2022-2023) ==
After several months of searching, the Orlando Pride hired UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell as head coach on December 7, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2021-11-29 |title=Sources: Orlando Pride to hire Amanda Cromwell as head coach – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/11/29/sources-orlando-pride-amanda-cromwell-head-coach-nwsl-ucla/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} The Pride also hired former USWNT player Michelle Akers as an assistant coach.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride Announces Assistant Coaching Staff Ahead of 2022 NWSL Season {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-announces-assistant-coaching-staff-ahead-of-2022-nwsl-season |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}} Additionally, the Pride's roster saw substantial turnover as co-captains Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris were traded to NJ/NY Gotham FC, Alex Morgan was traded to San Diego Wave FC, and Ali Riley (and in the summer, Sydney Leroux) were traded to Angel City FC.{{Cite web |author=The Equalizer Staff |date=2021-12-02 |title=2021-22 NWSL Transfer Tracker – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/12/02/2021-22-nwsl-transfer-tracker/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |author=The Equalizer Staff |date=2022-06-09 |title=NWSL 2022 Summer Transfer Tracker – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/06/09/nwsl-2022-summer-transfer-tracker/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2022-03-17 |title=2022 NWSL team previews, for newbies and diehards: Orlando Pride – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/03/17/2022-nwsl-team-previews-orlando-pride/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} In turn, the Pride acquired Welsh midfielder Angharad James, right-back Celia, defender Megan Oyster, goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse, and forward Ally Watt (among others) throughout the season. Defender Kerry Abello, the 2021 No. 24 draft pick, was also officially signed.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride Signs Penn State Product Kerry Abello {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-signs-penn-state-product-kerry-abello |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}} Early in the 2022 season, the Pride showed some defensive improvement, but overall progress was halted as Marta tore her ACL and was placed on the season-ending injury list.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2022-04-04 |title=Kassouf: On the eternal hope of spring in the NWSL – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/04/04/kassouf-hope-spring-nwsl-defensive-woes-angel-city-orlando-houston-analysis/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}
On June 7, 2022, the NWSL and the Pride placed Cromwell and assistant coach Sam Greene on "temporary administrative leave" for "retaliation in violation of the NWSL Policy to Prevent and Eliminate Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying"; the league also placed the Pride under a roster freeze to prevent any potential retalitory trades or player waivers.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2022-06-07 |title=Amanda Cromwell, Sam Greene placed on administrative leave for alleged retaliation – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/06/07/amanda-cromwell-sam-greene-placed-administrative-leave-alleged-retaliation-nwsl-nwslpa-investigation-policy/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=2022-10-10 |title=Orlando Pride place head coach Amanda Cromwell, assistant Sam Greene on administrative leave |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3490370/2022/06/06/orlando-pride-place-head-coach-amanda-cromwell-assistant-sam-greene-on-administrative-leave/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Cromwell and Greene's suspensions were conferred based on policies developed in the wake of the 2021 investigation into systematic misconduct and harassment throughout the league. Assistant coach Seb Hines was made interim head coach, making him the first Black coach in the NWSL.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-11 |title=Orlando Pride name Seb Hines permanent head coach, after interim stint during 2022 NWSL season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/orlando-pride-name-seb-hines-permanent-head-coach-after-interim-stint-during-2022-nwsl-season/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Hines oversaw the final 15 matches of the season, during which the Pride boasted a seven-game unbeaten streak and increased both offensive and defensive production.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride announces promotion of Seb Hines to Head Coach {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-announces-promotion-of-seb-hines-to-head-coach |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}} On October 10, 2022, following the league's investigation, Cromwell and Greene were formally terminated based on findings of "verbal abuse, 'improper favoritism,' and retaliation."{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2022-10-10 |title=Cromwell, Greene fired; joint investigation finds verbal abuse, favoritism, retaliation – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/10/10/amanda-cromwell-sam-greene-fired-nwsl-joint-investigation-orlando-pride-verbal-abuse-favoritism-retaliation/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Linehan |first=Meg |date=2022-10-10 |title=NWSL terminates Amanda Cromwell, Sam Greene contracts with Orlando Pride |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3677216/2022/10/10/nwsl-amanda-cromwell-orlando-pride/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} Ultimately, the Pride finished the season in 10th of 12th place and with a 5–7–10 record.
The Pride officially made Seb Hines their permanent head coach on November 11, 2022.
= 2023-present: Steady improvement and success =
In the 2023 preseason, the Orlando City SC ownership group increased investment in the Orlando Pride and elected to part ways with general manager Ian Fleming. On January 30, 2023, the Pride announced the hiring of Haley Carter as general manager and VP of soccer operations in a move considered to signal a new emphasis on player welfare.{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Orlando Pride announces Haley Carter as VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-pride-announces-haley-carter-as-vp-of-soccer-operations-and-general-mana |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2023-01-30 |title=Haley Carter's task? To finally make Orlando a destination in the NWSL – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/01/30/haley-carter-orlando-pride-vp-general-manager-interview-culture-roster-mark-wilf/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}
The Pride's 2023 season started slowly with four consecutive losses.{{Cite web |last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |date=2023-10-03 |title=The Orlando Pride appear to have turned a corner – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/10/03/orlando-pride-turned-corner-analysis-nwsl-playoff-race/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} However, offensive improvements spearheaded by new Brazilian international Adriana and forward Julie Doyle, in addition to a more consistent defense led by Kylie Strom, centerback pairing Emily Madril and Rafaelle, and goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse, made the Pride contenders for a playoff spot. The Pride accumulated a record of 10–1–11, finishing in 7th of 12th place and just out of the playoff positions (with Angel City FC clinching the final spot on goal difference alone).{{Cite web |title=2023 Orlando Pride Stats, NWSL |url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/2a6178ac/2023/Orlando-Pride-Stats |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=FBref.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |author=The Equalizer Staff |date=2023-10-15 |title=Wave win Shield, Angel City makes playoffs: 2023 NWSL Decision Day as it happened – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/10/15/2023-nwsl-decision-day-liveblog-results-live-playoffs-shield/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}} Nevertheless, the club had one of its best seasons in its history to that point: the most home wins (7); the fewest goals (28) and goals per game (1.28) conceded; the most clean sheets (7); the most games won (10) since 2017; and the most goals scored in a match (5).{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Regular Season Recap: Orlando Pride {{!}} Orlando Pride |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/regular-season-recap-orlando-pride |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}
Subsequently, the Pride made several significant acquisitions, including Zambian forward Barbra Banda.{{Cite web |last=Caron |first=Emily |date=2024-06-21 |title=After missing playoffs last year, Orlando Pride are in second place. But they're chasing even more – Equalizer Soccer |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/06/21/orlando-pride-nwsl-season-midpoint-record-identity-hines-banda-mccutcheon/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=equalizersoccer.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Griffin |first=Tamerra |date=2024-03-08 |title=Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda interview: "It has not been easy for me to reach this stage" |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324816/2024/03/07/orlando-pride-zambia-barbra-banda/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} On October 6, 2024, Orlando Pride won their first trophy, clinching the NWSL Shield with three games to spare following a 2–0 win against Washington Spirit. Pride remained unbeaten on the season to that point, a streak of 24 regular-season matches stretching back to October 2023.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-06 |title=Unbeaten Orlando Pride clinches 1st NWSL Shield |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41631666/orlando-pride-1st-nwsl-shield-unbeaten-washington-spirit |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The streak was ended by Portland Thorns in the following game on October 11. On November 23, Orlando Pride defeated Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri in the NWSL playoffs final, allowing them to claim their first league title. Orlando Pride's championship victory made the club the first team from Orlando to win a major championship.{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2024 |title=Orlando Pride Lifts First NWSL Championship Trophy: 2024 NWSL Championship Recap |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-lifts-first-nwsl-championship-trophy-2024-nwsl-championship-recap |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=National Women's Soccer League}}
=Team name, crest and colors =
The name Orlando Pride was announced on October 20, 2015, by founder and president Phil Rawlins. He noted that the name "captures how we all feel about the City of Orlando, as well as firmly tying into the Lions family" (in addition to being an emotion, pride is also the name given to a group of lions, with the majority of the group being females, lionesses). The team colors are purple and light blue. The logo features an illustration of the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain at Lake Eola Park.{{cite web|last1=Etzler|first1=Allen|title=Orlando City Officially Awarded NWSL Expansion Team, Names Club Orlando Pride|url=http://www.themaneland.com/2015/10/20/9434683/orlando-city-officially-awarded-nwsl-expansion-team-orlando-pride|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021124713/http://www.themaneland.com/2015/10/20/9434683/orlando-city-officially-awarded-nwsl-expansion-team-orlando-pride|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 21, 2015|publisher=The Mane Land|access-date=October 20, 2015|date=October 20, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Rothschild|first1=Ty|title=Behind The Scenes: Creating The Orlando Pride Logo|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2015/10/20/behind-scenes-creating-orlando-pride-logo|access-date=October 20, 2015|date=October 20, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195630/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/behind-scenes-creating-orlando-pride-logo|url-status=live}}
= Uniform evolution =
Home
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| {{Football kit | American = true | pattern_la=_turquoise_nwsl_hoops2 | pattern_b= | pattern_ra=_turquoise_nwsl_hoops2 | leftarm=6600DD | body=6600DD | rightarm=6600DD | shorts=6600DD | socks=6600DD | title = 2016 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = _orlp17h | pattern_b = _orlp17h | pattern_ra = _orlp17h | pattern_sh = _orlp17h | leftarm = 633393 | body = 633393 | rightarm = 633393 | shorts = 633393 | socks = 633393 | title = 2017–2018 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = _orlpfc | pattern_b = _orlpfc19h | pattern_ra = _orlpfc | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = 08A6DF | body = 633393 | rightarm = 08A6DF | shorts = 633393 | socks = 633393 | title = 2019–2020 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _orlpfc21h | pattern_ra = | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = 131313 | body = 131313 | rightarm = 131313 | shorts = 131313 | socks = 131313 | title = 2021–2022 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _pride23h | pattern_ra = | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = 3b265d | body = 3b265d | rightarm = 3b265d | shorts = 3b265d | socks = 3b265d | title = 2023 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _nike24diagonal | pattern_ra = | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = 897c9d | body = 3b265d | rightarm = 897c9d | shorts = 3b265d | socks = 3b265d | title = 2024 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la= _orlpfc25h | pattern_b=_thinblacksides | pattern_ra= _orlpfc25h | pattern_sh= _sdw25a | pattern_so= | leftarm=5E289A | body=5E289A | rightarm=5E289A | shorts=5E289A | socks=5E289A | title = 2025– }} |
Away
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| |{{Football kit
| pattern_la=_light_blue_edge | pattern_b=_light_blue_front | pattern_ra=_light_blue_edge | leftarm=6600DD | body=6600DD | rightarm=6600DD | shorts=66BBFF | socks=6600DD | title = 2016 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = _wide_white_cuff | pattern_b = _sides_on_white | pattern_ra = _wide_white_cuff | leftarm = 66BBFF | body = 66BBFF | rightarm = 66BBFF | shorts = FFFFFF | socks = FFFFFF | title = 2017 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = | pattern_b = _pride18a | pattern_ra = | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = FFFFFF | body = FFFFFF | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = FFFFFF | socks = EEEEEE | title = 2018–2019 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la=_orlpfc20a | pattern_b=_orlpfc20a | pattern_ra=_orlpfc20a | pattern_sh= | pattern_so= | leftarm=FFFFFF | body=FFFFFF | rightarm=FFFFFF | shorts=FFFFFF | socks=FFFFFF | title=2020–2021 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la= | pattern_b=_orlpfc22a | pattern_ra= | pattern_sh= | pattern_so= | leftarm=cccccc | body=cccccc | rightarm=cccccc | shorts=1f2533 | socks=FFFFFF | title=2022–2023 }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la=_orange_border | pattern_b=_orlpfc24a | pattern_ra=_orange_border | pattern_sh= | pattern_so= | leftarm=ebab93 | body=ebab93 | rightarm=ebab93 | shorts=ebab93 | socks=ebab93 | title=2024– }} | |
Stadium
{{Main|Inter&Co Stadium}}
File:Open House Event (32264010504).jpg]] The team plays its home games at Inter&Co Stadium, in Orlando, Florida, which opened for the 2017 NWSL season. The stadium has a 25,500 capacity including a safe standing section. Prior to this the team played the 2016 season at Camping World Stadium.
On April 23, 2016, the Pride set a new NWSL attendance record, achieving a crowd of 23,403 during the Pride's inaugural home game, a 3–1 victory over the Houston Dash at Camping World Stadium.{{cite web |url= http://fw.to/cGEeK3d |title= Orlando Pride rolls to 3–1 win before record crowd in home debut |work= Orlando Sentinel.com |access-date= 2016-04-23 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The record stood for over three years before Portland Thorns attracted a post–World Cup attendance of 25,218 in the newly expanded Providence Park in August 2019.{{cite web |title=Match between the Courage and the Thorns draws record crowd |url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/08/11/north-carolina-courage-portland-thorns-match-nwsl-record-crowd |website=SI.com |date=August 11, 2019 |language=en |access-date=August 12, 2019 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195532/https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/08/11/north-carolina-courage-portland-thorns-match-nwsl-record-crowd |url-status=live }}
Players
File:Orlando Pride (40508621780).jpg
{{See also|All-time Orlando Pride roster}}
= Roster =
{{updated|May 29, 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-announces-2024-start-of-season-roster |title=Orlando Pride Announces 2024 Start-of-Season Roster |website= Orlando City SC|date=March 13, 2024}}
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col"|{{Tooltip|No.|Squad number}}
! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col"|{{Tooltip|Pos.|Position}} ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;"|Nation ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;"|Player |
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| {{Football squad player sort |no=1 |nat=ENG |pos=GK |first=Anna |last=Moorhouse}}
{{Football squad player sort |no=2 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Haley |last=McCutcheon}} {{Football squad player sort |no=3 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Kylie |last=Nadaner}} {{Football squad player sort |no=4 |nat=BRA |pos=DF |first=Rafaelle |last=Souza}} {{Football squad player sort |no=6 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Emily |last=Sams}} {{Football squad player sort |no=8 |nat=BRA |pos=MF |first= |last=Luana|dab=Luana (footballer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=9 |nat=ZAM |pos=FW |first=Prisca |last=Chilufya}} {{Football squad player sort |no=10 |nat=BRA |pos=FW |first= |last=Marta |dab=Marta (footballer) |other=captain{{cite web |title=2022 Orlando Pride Captain Announcement |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/video/2022-orlando-pride-captain-announcement |website=www.orlandocitysc.com |access-date=March 9, 2022 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195533/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/video/2022-orlando-pride-captain-announcement |url-status=live }}}} {{Football squad player sort |no=11 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Ally |last=Watt}} {{Football squad player sort |no=12 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Cori |last=Dyke}} {{Football squad player sort |no=14 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Viviana |last=Villacorta}} {{Football squad player sort |no=15 |nat=BRA |pos=MF |first= |last=Angelina |dab=Angelina (footballer)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=16 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Morgan |last=Gautrat}} {{Football squad player sort |no=18 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Simone |last=Charley}} {{Football squad player sort |no=19 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Carson|last=Pickett}} {{Football squad player sort |no=20 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Julie |last=Doyle |dab=Julie Doyle (soccer, born 1998)}} {{Football squad player sort |no=21 |nat=ESP |pos=DF |first=Oihane |last=Hernández}} {{Football squad player sort |no=22 |nat=ZAM |pos=FW |first=Barbra |last=Banda}} {{Football squad player sort |no=23 |nat=ZAM |pos=MF |first=Grace |last=Chanda}} {{Football squad player sort |no=25 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Kerry |last=Abello}} {{Football squad player sort |no=28 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Summer |last=Yates}} {{Football squad player sort |no=29 |nat=CAN |pos=FW |first=Amanda |last=Allen}} {{Football squad player sort |no=30 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Ally |last=Lemos}} {{Football squad player sort |no=32 |nat=USA |pos=DF |first=Brianna |last=Martinez}} {{Football squad player sort |no=33 |nat=USA |pos=MF |first=Aryssa |last=Mahrt}} {{Football squad player sort |no=34 |nat=CAN |pos=DF |first=Zara |last=Chavoshi}} {{Football squad player sort |no=35 |nat=USA |pos=FW |first=Simone |last=Jackson}} {{Football squad player sort |no=36 |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=Kat |last=Asman}} {{Football squad player sort |no=40 |nat=USA |pos=GK |first=McKinley |last=Crone}} |
=Out on loan=
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|---|
| {{Football squad player sort |no=7 |nat=ARG |pos=FW |first=Mariana |last=Larroquette |other=on loan at Newell's Old Boys until July 1, 2025{{cite web |title=Orlando Pride loans forward Mariana Larroquette to Argentina-based side Newell's |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/orlando-pride-loans-forward-mariana-larroquette-to-argentina-based-side-newell-s |website=www.orlandocitysc.com}}}} |
Staff
{{updated|March 3, 2023|{{cite web|title=Orlando Pride Staff|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/staff|publisher=Orlando Pride|access-date=October 20, 2015|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923195625/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/coaching-staff|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Board of Directors|url=http://www.orlandocitysc.com/club/board-of-directors|publisher=Orlando City SC}}}}
| class="wikitable"
! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" colspan="2"|Executive |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Chair |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Mark Wilf}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Vice-chair |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Zygi Wilf}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Vice-chair |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Leonard Wilf}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=General manager |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Haley Carter}} |
| style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" colspan="2"|Technical |
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| {{Fb cs staff |p=Head coach |s= {{flagicon|ENG}} Seb Hines}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Assistant coach |s= {{flagicon|JAM}} Giles Barnes}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Assistant coach |s= {{flagicon|SWE}} Yolanda Thomas}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Goalkeeper coach |s= {{flagicon|ENG}} Paul Crichton}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Director of medical & performance |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Cory Price}} |
| {{Fb cs staff |p=Strength and conditioning coach |s= {{flagicon|USA}} Christi Edson}} |
Honors
Records
{{Main|List of Orlando Pride records and statistics}}
= Year-by-year =
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
|+Seasonal statistics for the Orlando Pride |
| rowspan="2" scope="col" | Season
! colspan="7" scope="col" class="unsortable" | NWSL regular season ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Position ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Playoffs ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Summer ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Challenge ! colspan="2" scope="col" |Top scorer{{Cref2|A|group=1|1}} ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Avg. attendance |
|---|
| scope="col"|{{abbr|P|Games played}}
!scope="col"|{{abbr|W|Games won}} !scope="col"|{{abbr|D|Games drawn}} !scope="col"|{{abbr|L|Games lost}} !scope="col"|{{abbr|GF|Goals for}} !scope="col"|{{abbr|GA|Goals against}} !scope="col"|{{abbr|Pts|Points}} !scope="col"|Player !scope="col"|Goals |
| 2016
| 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 20 | 30 | 19 | {{sort|009|9th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | rowspan="8" |{{sort|09|NH}} | rowspan="4" |{{sort|09|NH}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Kristen Edmonds |6 | 8,785 |
| 2017
| 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 31 | 40 | {{sort|003|3rd}} | {{sort|003|SF}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BRA}} Marta |13 | 6,186 |
| 2018
| 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 36 | 30 | {{sort|007|7th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Sydney Leroux |6 | 4,837 |
| 2019
| 24 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 24 | 53 | 16 | {{sort|009|9th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BRA}} Marta |6 | 5,565 |
| 2020
|colspan=9|NWSL season not contested |{{sort|08|DNP}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Marisa Viggiano |2{{Cref2|B|group=1|1}} |N/A |
| 2021
| 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 32 | 28 | {{sort|008|8th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | {{sort|004|Group stage}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Sydney Leroux |9 |4,227 |
| 2022
| 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 45 | 22 | {{sort|010|10th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | {{sort|004|Group stage}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Darian Jenkins |4 |4,385 |
| 2023
| 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 31 | {{sort|007|7th}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | {{sort|004|Group stage}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Messiah Bright |7 |5,504 |
| 2024
| 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 20 | 60 |style="background:gold"| {{sort|001|1st}} |style="background:gold"| {{sort|001|W}} | {{sort|004|Group stage}} | {{sort|004|DNQ}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ZMB}} Barbra Banda |17 |8,340 |
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{{Cnote2|A|group=1|n=1|Goals scored in all competitions}}
{{Cnote2|B|group=1|n=1|Goals scored in Fall Series}}
{{Cnote2 End}}
=Head coaches=
{{updated|November 23, 2024}}
- Only competitive matches are counted. Includes NWSL regular season, playoff and Challenge Cup matches.
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+All-time Orlando Pride coaching stats |
| style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" class="unsortable" |Name
! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" class="unsortable" |Nationality ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" class="unsortable" |From ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" class="unsortable" |To ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |P ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |W ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |D ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |L ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |GF ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |GA ! style="background:#61259E; color:#FFFFFF; border:2px solid #00ABFF;" scope="col" |Win%{{refn|Win% is rounded to two decimal places|name=second|group=nb}} |
|---|
| {{sortname|Tom|Sermanni}}
|{{SCO}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2015|October|20}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2018|September|14}} {{WDL|69|25|14|30|for=96|against=102}} |
| {{sortname|Marc|Skinner}}
|{{ENG}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2019|January|14}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|July|23}} {{WDL|43|9|12|22|for=46|against=77}} |
| {{sortname|Carl|Green|dab=football manager}} (interim)
|{{ENG}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|July|23}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|July|24}} {{WDL|1|0|0|1|for=0|against=2}} |
| {{sortname|Becky|Burleigh}} (interim)
|{{USA}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|July|25}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|October|30}} {{WDL|12|3|3|6|for=13|against=17}} |
| {{sortname|Amanda|Cromwell}}
|{{USA}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2021|December|07}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2022|October|10}}{{refn|Suspended from June 7, 2022{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-results-of-orlando-pride-investigation|title=National Women's Soccer League Announces Results of Orlando Pride Investigation|website=www.nwslsoccer.com}}|name=Cromwell|group=nb}} {{WDL|13|2|4|7|for=13|against=28}} |
| {{sortname|Seb|Hines}}
|{{ENG}} |style="text-align:center;"|{{dts|format=mdy|2022|June|7}}{{refn|Interim from June 7, 2022 until November 11, 2022|name=Hines|group=nb}} |style="text-align:center;"|present {{WDL|75|34|17|24|for=103|against=98}} |
| colspan="4" |Total
{{WDLtot|213|73|50|90|for=271|against=324}} |
Broadcasting
{{see also|National Women's Soccer League#Broadcasting}}
In 2016, games were broadcast locally on the Bright House Sports Network.{{cite web|title=Bright House will broadcast four upcoming Orlando Pride soccer matches|url=http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2016/06/23/bright-house-will-broadcasting-four-upcoming-orlando-pride-soccer-matches|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627133640/http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2016/06/23/bright-house-will-broadcasting-four-upcoming-orlando-pride-soccer-matches|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 27, 2016|publisher=Orlando Weekly|access-date=April 26, 2017|date=June 23, 2016}} In April of the same year, a livestream of a Pride match simulcast on the Facebook page of Alex Morgan had a live audience of 489,999 during the first half.{{cite web|title=Alex Morgan Broadcast Her Team's Last Game Via Facebook Live|url=http://www.sporttechie.com/2016/04/26/sports/soccer/alex-morgan-broadcast-her-teams-last-game-via-facebook-live/|publisher=Sport Techie|access-date=April 26, 2017|date=April 26, 2016|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200327/https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Technology.aspx|url-status=live}} It was the first professional sports broadcast on the social networking website.{{cite web|last1=Kantrowitz|first1=Alex|title=Facebook Quietly Live-Streamed Its First Professional Sports Broadcast Over The Weekend|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexkantrowitz/facebook-quietly-live-streamed-its-first-professional-sports|publisher=Buzzfeed|access-date=April 26, 2017|date=April 27, 2016|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200157/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/alexkantrowitz/facebook-quietly-live-streamed-its-first-professional-sports|url-status=live}}
For the 2017 season, Orlando Pride games were streamed exclusively by Go90 for American audiences and via the NWSL website for international viewers.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2017/4/13/15282800/nwsl-streaming-go90-2017|title=NWSL, go90 announce exclusive streaming partnership|website=Black and Red United (SBNation)|date=April 13, 2017|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=April 14, 2017|archive-date=April 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414164340/http://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2017/4/13/15282800/nwsl-streaming-go90-2017|url-status=live}} As part of a three-year agreement with A&E Networks, Lifetime broadcasts one NWSL Game of the Week on Saturday afternoons.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/lifetime-national-womens-soccer-league-tv-deal-ae-networks-stake-1201900415/|title=Lifetime To Air National Women's Soccer League Games As A+E Networks Kicks in For Equity Stake|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=February 3, 2017|archive-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203163010/http://deadline.com/2017/02/lifetime-national-womens-soccer-league-tv-deal-ae-networks-stake-1201900415/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/womens-soccer-lifetime-1201975617/|title=A+E Networks, National Women's Soccer League Ink Major Deal|website=Variety|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=February 3, 2017|archive-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203162044/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/womens-soccer-lifetime-1201975617/|url-status=live}} The Pride were featured in the nationally televised Game of the Week on seven occasions.{{cite web|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwsl-lifetime-broadcast-schedule/|title=NWSL announces 2017 broadcast schedule on Lifetime|last1=Forrester|first1=Nick|date=March 30, 2017|publisher=Excelle Sports|access-date=April 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103059/http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwsl-lifetime-broadcast-schedule/|archive-date=April 27, 2017|url-status=dead}} The deal was mutually terminated a year early at the end of the 2018 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/02/20/nwsl-ends-partnership-with-ae-networks/39088591/|title=NWSL ends partnership with A+E Networks|website=USA TODAY|language=en|access-date=2019-03-20|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200220/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/02/20/nwsl-ends-partnership-with-ae-networks/39088591/|url-status=live}}
In 2019, NWSL regular season matches were streamed on Yahoo! Sports for the domestic audience while international fans continued to have access to games for free via the NWSL app and at NWSLsoccer.com.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardmegdal/2019/02/20/nwsl-announces-end-to-partnership-with-ae-leaving-league-without-broadcast-partner/|title=NWSL Announces End To Partnership With A&E; Here's What It Means|last=Megdal|first=Howard|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-03-20|archive-date=September 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200221/https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardmegdal/2019/02/20/nwsl-announces-end-to-partnership-with-ae-leaving-league-without-broadcast-partner/|url-status=live}} However, on July 4, 2019, NWSL announced it had signed a deal through the second half of the 2019 season with ESPN on the back of the USWNT's World Cup victory. The new deal meant ESPN would televise 11 regular season matches including two Pride games (July 14 and September 11) as well as every playoff game.{{cite web |title=NWSL announces TV deal with ESPN for post-World Cup matches |url=https://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/nwsl/nwsl-announces-tv-deal-with-espn-for-post-world-cup-matches/ |website=Soccer Wire |access-date=July 4, 2019 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200156/https://www.soccerwire.com/news/nwsl-announces-tv-deal-with-espn-for-post-world-cup-matches/ |url-status=live }} The sudden switch and lack of information surrounding the international broadcasts led to widespread confusion as ESPN's subscription service ESPN Player took control in Europe, Africa and parts of Asia while Canada's rights were acquired by TSN.{{cite web |last1=Musarurwa |first1=Kudzi |title=NWSL risks losing its global audience |url=https://www.allforxi.com/2019/8/23/20828942/nwsl-risks-losing-global-audience-streaming-change-espn |website=All For XI |date=August 23, 2019 |access-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200212/https://www.allforxi.com/2019/8/23/20828942/nwsl-risks-losing-global-audience-streaming-change-espn |url-status=live }}
For the 2020 season, the NWSL announced a three-year broadcast deal with CBS Sports and streaming service Twitch. In total, 87 NWSL matches will be shown across the main CBS network, CBS Sports Network, and CBS All Access live-streaming service with 14 of those games televised while Twitch will offer free coverage of 24 selected matches during the 2020 NWSL regular season. Twitch will also serve as the NWSL's exclusive international media rights partner outside the United States in 2020 with all 108 regular-season matches, the playoffs, and Championship available to global viewers.{{cite web |title=NWSL announces landmark multi-year media agreements with CBS Sports featuring games on CBS, CBS Sports Network, & CBS All-Access and Twitch |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/nwsl-announces-landmark-multi-year-media-agreements-with-cbs-sports-featuring-games-on-cbs-cbs-sports-cbs-all-access-and-twitch |website=www.nwslsoccer.com |access-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-date=September 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923200646/https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/nwsl-announces-landmark-multi-year-media-agreements-with-cbs-sports-featuring-games-on-cbs-cbs-sports-cbs-all-access-and-twitch |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=NWSL agrees three-year broadcast deal with CBS Sports and Twitch |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/nwsl-agrees-three-year-broadcast-deal-with-cbs-sports-and-twitch/ |website=SportBusiness |date=March 11, 2020 |access-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125143924/https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/nwsl-agrees-three-year-broadcast-deal-with-cbs-sports-and-twitch/ |url-status=live }}
See also
{{Portal|Women's association football|Sports|Association football}}
- List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries
- List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada
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