Category Archives: Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride Defender Toni Pressley Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

August 7, 2019
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Toni Pressley launches the ball into the net for her very first goal with the Orlando Pride against FC Kansas City at Orlando City Stadium July 15, 2017. Photo: Mark Thor/Orlando City SC.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Orlando Pride // Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has begun treatment, the Club announced today. Pressley underwent surgery on Friday morning at Orlando Health and has been placed on the 45-Day Disabled List. “We can’t imagine what Toni is going through. On…

July 14, 2019
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Orlando Pride (2-9-2, 8 points) erased a two-goal deficit, including a 90th-minute equalizer, but ultimately fell short, 4-3, to Portland Thorns FC (6-2-4, 22 points) on a stoppage-time goal on Sunday at Providence Park. Rookie Erin Greening scored her first professional goal in the seven-goal thriller, while Marta also tallied and forced an…

July 13, 2019
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ORLANDO, Fla. – After helping lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to its fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup title a week ago in France, Orlando Pride players Alex Morgan, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris will be celebrated on Tuesday night in a Champions Welcome Home Party presented by Rasmussen College at Lion’s Pride Orlando. When:…

May 13, 2019
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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Chioma Ubogagu runs the ball against Portland Thorns FC at Orlando City Stadium Saturday, May 11, 2019. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride have an uphill battle this season. With a 0-4-1 record on the season, they rank last in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) at number 9. In other words, the team desperately needed a win, especially now that their international players have been called up to play…

April 29, 2019
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Orlando Pride's Marta (#10) presses the ball forward against Utah's Katie Bowen at Orlando City Stadium Saturday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Orlando Pride // Orlando Pride (0-3-1, 1 point) fell 1-0 at Orlando City Stadium to Utah Royals FC (2-0-0, 6 points) on Saturday night. Rookie Marisa Viggiano made her NWSL debut, coming on in the 83rd minute as the Pride’s third sub of the night, while goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer surpassed the…

April 17, 2019
Written by: Willie David
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Pride (0-2-0, 0 points) fell to the defending National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) champion North Carolina Courage (1-0-1, 4 points) on Wednesday night, by a 5-0 scoreline. The Pride will next turn its attention to Sunday’s match in Tacoma, when they play their third game in a week, this time on the…

April 17, 2019
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FILE - Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan get recognized for just before kickoff at the Orlando Pride 2019 season home opener at Orlando City Stadium Sunday, April 14, 2019. File Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Orlando City SC // Orlando Pride and U.S. Women’s National Team forward Alex Morgan has been named to the TIME 100 for 2019, a list that recognizes the most influential pioneers, leaders, titans, artists and icons of the year. Morgan’s excerpt, written by U.S. WNT legend Mia Hamm, recognizes…

April 15, 2019
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Portland Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg (in white) duels with Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan for the ball during the NWSL season opening match at Orlando City Stadium Sunday, April 14, 2019. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Orlando City SC // Orlando Pride (0-1-0, 0 points) fell 2-0 to Portland Thorns FC (1-0-0, 3 points) in its 2019 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season opener at Orlando City Stadium. The match marked the professional debuts for Joanna Boyles and 2019 NWSL College Draft pick Erin Greening. In…

April 7, 2019
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Pride wrapped up preseason play on Sunday evening, defeating Liga PR Femenina side Puerto Rico Sol 5-0 at Orlando City Stadium. Brazilian midfielder Camila led the Pride with a brace, while Rachel Hill, Carson Pickett and UCF product Bridget Callahan also scored. With preseason behind them, the Pride will turn their attention to…

April 4, 2019
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Pride has acquired defender Morgan Reid from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for the Club’s natural fourth round pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft. “Morgan brings depth to our backline in an important year where we’ll be losing up to nine internationals to the Women’s World Cup,” Orlando Pride General…