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Orlando Pride Put All on the Line Against Boston Breakers to Protect Playoff Standing

September 2, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN SPORTS) - The Orlando Pride came out aggressively against the Boston Breakers at Orlando City Stadium Saturday night. Photo: J. Willie David III/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride, now #4 in the NWSL, came out aggressively against the Boston Breakers at Orlando City Stadium Saturday night. Between the Pride’s offense, Boston’s strong defense and the relentless pouring rain during the first half, the fans got an entertaining game from start to finish. FIRST HALF…

August 8, 2017
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO: Orlando Pride's Alex Morgan scored her goal in the second half in a match that shut out the Washington Spirit 3-0 at Orlando City Stadium Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride (5-6-5, 20 points) played against the Washington Spirit (4-8-3, 15 points) in the their third and final matchup of the season at Orlando City Stadium Tuesday night. Fresh off of a disappointing draw against the Chicago Red Stars Saturday, the Pride came out with fresh energy in…

August 5, 2017
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ORLANDO: The Orlando Pride and Chicago Red Stars had a heated match at Orlando City Stadium Saturday night. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride returned home Saturday for the first in a series of three home games, kicking off against the Chicago Red Stars at Orlando City Stadium at 7:30pm. Due to FIFA’s inaugural Tournament of Nations which took place at the end of July, seven Pride players (Brazilian trio Marta,…

June 3, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN SPORTS) - (l-r) Jasmyne Spencer, Camilla, and Steph Catley celebrate Spencer's third season goal against Boston Breakers at Orlando City Stadium June 3, 2017. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride (1-3-3) returned to Orlando for their third home game of the season to face off with the Boston Breakers (2-3-2) Saturday at Orlando City Stadium. The Pride are currently eighth in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), only one rank behind Boston. Some 5,185 fans braved the…

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March 5, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN SPORTS) - MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks during Orlando City Soccer's season opener at Orlando City Stadium Sunday, March 5, 2017 about MLS expansions and the chance for MLS All-Star Game in Orlando. Photo: AP.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Major League Soccer (MLS) Commissioner Don Garber spoke at length with the media on Sunday afternoon before Orlando City’s opening game at Orlando City Stadium. He addressed the one burning question that has been on the minds of Orlando soccer fans since the ground breaking of the stadium: Will the MLS…

April 17, 2016
Written by: Willie David
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PORTLAND, Ore. (FNN SPORTS) – Orlando Pride (0-1-0, 0 points) launched its inaugural National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season against Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park in front of 16,073 spectators and over 15,000 online viewers on Sunday evening. Australian international Steph Catley made history, opening the Pride’s scoring sheet, however, the home team walked…

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October 23, 2015
Written by: Willie David
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ORLANDO, FL (FNN Sports) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has announced the procedures for the 2015 NWSL Expansion Draft, which is scheduled to be held on Monday, Nov. 2 at 12 p.m. ET via conference call. As the lone expansion club, the Orlando Pride will be able to select up to ten (10)…