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Orlando Pride announces 2020 preseason roster

The Pride named 38 players to its preseason opening day roster, including seven new signees and six unsigned invitees.

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Orlando Pride re-sign three players to new contracts ahead of 2020 NWSL season

Midfielder Emily van Egmond and defenders Carson Pickett and Kristen Edmonds will all return to the Pride roster for the 2020 season.

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Orlando Pride goalkeeper Lainey Burdett finds confidence during first NWSL start

With Ashlyn Harris absent with the U.S. national team, the rookie stepped up into goal for her first career saves.

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Orlando Pride’s Carson Pickett treasures special moment with young fan at FIFA Awards

Pickett was invited to the awards show along with two-year-old fan Joseph Tidd, who she has bonded with throughout the season.

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Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner says club ‘absolutely’ looking at adding new players

SANFORD, Fla. — There are still moves Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner is looking to make in order to bolster his squad with a host of players called up for the Women’s World Cup. Skinner said he “absolutely” wants to add more players. New faces have been somewhat common recently at the Pride’s training ground. […]

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Orlando Pride set for rematch against Houston Dash

The Orlando Pride’s last outing against the Houston Dash was an anomaly, according to head coach Tom Sermanni. The Pride jumped out to an early lead, dominated possession, created chances thanks to star forward Alex Morgan and, for the most part, looked set to cruise to a victory. Everything unraveled in the 79th minute, after Dash […]

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Orlando Pride look to bounce back against visiting North Carolina Courage

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Pride’s 4-3 loss to the North Carolina Courage last month was weird, to say the least. The first half of the match was the worst the Pride have ever played, coach Tom Sermanni said. Not just the worst the club has played this season. The worst 45 minutes ever from […]

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Orlando Pride’s Carson Pickett thriving after return to her home state

ORLANDO, Fla. — After two years with the Seattle Reign, Florida State alum Carson Pickett was surprised when she found out in January she was heading back to the Sunshine State to play for the Orlando Pride. “The transition has been relatively smooth … I’m home,” said Pickett, who grew up in Fleming Island near […]

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New Pride players relish Orlando City Stadium atmosphere

The Orlando Pride fielded five new starters during Saturday’s season opener against the Utah Royals, and though a 1-1 draw wasn’t the result the club wanted, it was a new experience for the players who got to feel the game-day energy generated by Orlando’s supporters for the first time. Center back Shelina Zadorsky was one […]