ORLANDO – Orlando City came from behind to manage a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire at Exploria Stadium and Orlando Pride was upset by Florida State at Sylvan Lake Park 2-1 in a pair of matches on Saturday. The men had to twice come from behind, falling behind to a screamer in the first halfContinue reading “Both Orlando teams fail to win in latest friendlies”
Category Archives: NWSL
NWSL Challenge Cup schedule released
Just one day after announcing the format for the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup the NWSL announced the schedule for the tournament on Tuesday. Orlando Pride will begin the tournament against another debuting team, Racing Louisville, giving the NWSL expansion team its first home game on April 10th. Forcing Pride into its awayContinue reading “NWSL Challenge Cup schedule released”
NWSL Challenge Cup structure released
The National Women’s Soccer League announced the structure for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup on Monday. The tournament will feature Orlando Pride for the first time after the Lions had to sit out of the 2020 tournament. Orlando has been is in the Eastern Division with North Carolina Courage, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit andContinue reading “NWSL Challenge Cup structure released”
Jordyn Listro Returns to Orlando Pride
ORLANDO – Canadian Jordyn Listro has signed a one-year contract with Orlando Pride for the 2021 NWSL season the club announced on Friday. Despite being from Toronto, Listro will not take up an international roster slot as she holds a green card, making her count as a US National. The midfielder played in the FallContinue reading “Jordyn Listro Returns to Orlando Pride”
Orlando Pride Loses Claire Emslie Permanently
LIVERPOOL, England – After being hopeful that Scottish midfielder Claire Emslie would return to Florida, Orlando Pride learned on Thursday that she would be making her stay in Everton permanent. When the National Women’s Soccer League shut down due to COVID-19 last year Emslie was part of the many players who sought play overseas. ThatContinue reading “Orlando Pride Loses Claire Emslie Permanently”
Orlando Pride Picks up Meggie Dougherty Howard
ORLANDO – Meggie Dougherty Howard will be wearing Orlando Pride’s purple in the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League season following a trade with between Pride and Washington Spirit. To obtain Dougherty Howard the Pride have parted with Emily Sonnett. The team also receives the ninth pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft and a futureContinue reading “Orlando Pride Picks up Meggie Dougherty Howard”
Seven Players Join Pride for Fall Series
ORLANDO – Seven young players have joined Orlando Pride for the NWSL Fall Series on short-term contracts. Carrie Lawrence, Ally Haran, Zandy Soree, Deneisha Blackwood, Jordyn Listro, Savanah Uveges and Kate Howarth all signed for the club on Tuesday. This will be Lawrence’s second stint at the Pride having been waived before the NWSL ChallengeContinue reading “Seven Players Join Pride for Fall Series”
NWSL Allows Return of Small Group Training
CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced on Tuesday the next stage in its return to phased play protocol following Coronavirus could commence. This phase allows for small group training to begin under phase two. “Following the advice and counsel of our medical advisors, the NWSL is pleased to be taking the nextContinue reading “NWSL Allows Return of Small Group Training”
Orlando City Provides Protective Equipment for Those Fighting Coronavirus
ORLANDO – With so many great initiatives happening to help with COVID-19 in Florida, Orlando City SC has jumped on board with the Million Mask Challenge to provide masks for the medical professionals fighting coronavirus. The club donated just under 1000 pieces of OCSC and Pride apparel to help those involved in the challenge toContinue reading “Orlando City Provides Protective Equipment for Those Fighting Coronavirus”
Orlando City SC Announces Plan to Help Local Businesses During Coronavirus
ORLANDO – With so many businesses right around the Orlando City SC home, Exploria Stadium, frequented by fans on matchdays, the club has found a way to help out those businesses that are now closed full time due to coronavirus. The Lions announced the #ALLforORL campaign, a virtual campaign to help out all the smallContinue reading “Orlando City SC Announces Plan to Help Local Businesses During Coronavirus”
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