2023 Orlando Pride season
Orlando Pride 2023 soccer season
The 2023 Orlando Pride season was Orlando Pride 's eighth season in the National Women's Soccer League , the top division of women's soccer in the United States .
Notable events
On November 11, 2022, Seb Hines was confirmed as permanent head coach having acted as interim head coach from June 7, 2022, following the suspension of Amanda Cromwell .[ 1] [ 2] Haley Carter was named as general manager and VP of soccer operations on January 30, 2023.[ 3]
On February 28, 2023, having played the previous season wearing white shorts as part of the secondary kit, the club announced they were making the switch to black shorts to make players more comfortable when playing during their menstrual cycle. They became the first NWSL team to do this. Additionally, the names and numbers on the back of the jerseys were changed from silver to the more visible black.[ 4]
Roster
As of September 24, 2023.[ 5]
No.
Nationality
Name
Position(s)
Date of birth (age)
Previous club
Notes
Goalkeepers
21
Anna Moorhouse
GK
(1995-03-30 ) March 30, 1995 (aged 27)
Bordeaux
INT
31
Carly Nelson
GK
(1998-02-11 ) February 11, 1998 (aged 25)
FC Nordsjælland
–
40
McKinley Crone
GK
(1998-10-20 ) October 20, 1998 (aged 24)
Alabama Crimson Tide
–
Defenders
2
Haley McCutcheon
DF
(1996-02-22 ) February 22, 1996 (aged 27)
Houston Dash
–
3
Kylie Strom
DF
(1992-03-18 ) March 18, 1992 (aged 31)
Atlético Madrid
–
4
Rafaelle Souza
DF
(1991-06-18 ) June 18, 1991 (aged 31)
Arsenal
INT
5
Megan Montefusco
DF
(1992-09-03 ) September 3, 1992 (aged 30)
Houston Dash
–
6
Emily Madril
DF
(1999-07-01 ) July 1, 1999 (aged 23)
BK Häcken
–
12
Carrie Lawrence
DF
(1997-07-15 ) July 15, 1997 (aged 25)
UCF Knights
13
Celia
DF
(1995-06-20 ) June 20, 1995 (aged 27)
OL Reign
–
25
Kerry Abello
DF
(1999-09-17 ) September 17, 1999 (aged 23)
Penn State Nittany Lions
–
26
Caitlin Cosme
DF
(1999-01-19 ) January 19, 1999 (aged 24)
Duke Blue Devils
–
32
Brianna Martinez
DF
(2000-04-22 ) April 22, 2000 (aged 22)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
–
Midfielders
8
Mikayla Cluff
MF
(1999-02-25 ) February 25, 1999 (aged 24)
BYU Cougars
–
14
Viviana Villacorta
MF
(1999-02-02 ) February 2, 1999 (aged 24)
UCLA Bruins
15
Erika Tymrak
MF
(1991-08-07 ) August 7, 1991 (aged 31)
Utah Royals
–
19
Jordyn Listro
MF
(1995-08-10 ) August 10, 1995 (aged 27)
North Carolina Courage
–
28
Summer Yates
MF
(2000-06-17 ) June 17, 2000 (aged 22)
Washington Huskies
–
30
Thais Reiss
MF
(1999-12-09 ) December 9, 1999 (aged 23)
North Florida Ospreys
INT
Forwards
7
Mariana Larroquette
FW
(1992-10-24 ) October 24, 1992 (aged 30)
Club León
INT
9
Adriana
FW
(1996-11-17 ) November 17, 1996 (aged 26)
Corinthians
INT
10
Marta
FW
(1986-02-19 ) February 19, 1986 (aged 37)
FC Rosengård
–
11
Ally Watt
FW
(1997-03-12 ) March 12, 1997 (aged 26)
OL Reign
–
20
Julie Doyle
FW
(1998-08-30 ) August 30, 1998 (aged 24)
Santa Clara Broncos
–
23
Messiah Bright
FW
(2000-01-12 ) January 12, 2000 (aged 23)
TCU Horned Frogs
–
29
Amanda Allen
FW
(2005-02-21 ) February 21, 2005 (aged 18)
NDC Ontario
INT
Staff
As of March 3, 2023 .[ 6] [ 7]
Match results
Friendlies
Five friendly matches were scheduled with all but one played behind closed doors.[ 8]
The NWSL regular season will be played on a balanced schedule i.e. each team will play every other team twice; once at home and once away. The top six teams will qualify for the playoffs with the top two receiving a first-round bye.[ 9]
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
22
10
1
11
27
28
−1
31
7
0
4
18
11
+7
3
1
7
9
17
−8
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Stadium A H H A A H A H A A H A H A H H H A H A A H Result L L L L W W D W L L W L L W W W L L W W L W Position[ a] 12 12 12 12 12 10 10 8 9 9 8 9 10 9 8 7 7 9 7 7 7 7
Updated to match(es) played on October 15, 2023. Source:
NWSLsoccer.com A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
^ ORL's position at the end of the matchweek, not their match.
Results
League standings
NWSL Challenge Cup
Unlike previous seasons, the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup schedule was spread across the season with the group stage played between April and August. There were three groups each containing four teams, with each team playing a six-game round robin home and away series. The top team from each group progressed to the semifinals along with the highest-ranked group runner-up. Orlando were once again paired in the East region with Washington Spirit , North Carolina Courage and NJ/NY Gotham FC .
Standings
Squad statistics
Appearances
As of match played October 15, 2023 Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
Goalscorers
As of match played October 15, 2023
Shutouts
As of match played October 15, 2023
Rank
No.
Pos.
Name
NWSL
Cup
Total
1
21
GK
Anna Moorhouse 7
0
7
Total
7
0
7
Disciplinary record
As of match played October 15, 2023
Transfers and loans
2023 NWSL Draft
Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2023 college draft was held on January 12, 2023. Orlando made five selections.
^ Madril signed a centralized contract with the NWSL in August 2022 and was loaned to BK Häcken FF in order to make her playing rights available in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[ 12]
Transfers in
Transfers out
Date
Player
Destination club
Fee/notes
Ref.
October 18, 2022
GK
Valur
End of injury replacement contract
November 15, 2022
Thais Reiss
MF
Out of contract
[ 25]
Parker Roberts
MF
Out of contract
[ 25]
Chelsee Washington
MF
Waived
[ 25]
Toni Pressley
DF
Breiðablik
Out of contract
[ 25] [ 26]
January 12, 2023
Meggie Dougherty Howard
MF
San Diego Wave FC
Free agent
[ 27]
January 18, 2023
Darian Jenkins
FW
Retired
[ 28]
January 24, 2023
Erin McLeod
GK
Stjarnan
Mutually terminated contract
[ 29] [ 30]
Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir
MF
Stjarnan
Mutually terminated contract
[ 29] [ 31]
February 1, 2023
Courtney Petersen
DF
Houston Dash
Rights traded with a natural third-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft in exchange for $65,000 in allocation money plus an additional $25,000, pending conditions met.
[ 32]
April 6, 2023
Leah Pruitt
FW
Retired
[ 33]
June 30, 2023
Haley Bugeja
FW
Inter Milan
Undisclosed fee.
[ 34]
October 2, 2023
Maliah Morris
FW
Western Sydney Wanderers
End of national team replacement contract.
[ 35]
Loans out
Preseason trialists
Orlando Pride began preseason training on January 30, 2023. The squad included three non-roster invitees on trial with the team during preseason. Reiss returned to Orlando having played with the Pride during the previous season before her contract expired. Nicole Baxter was a free agent having been at NJ/NY Gotham FC since 2019. McKinley Crone was an undrafted rookie out of the University of Alabama .[ 38] Kansas City Current on February 23: Jamaican international defender Konya Plummer returned having not played since her release by Orlando Pride in 2021, undrafted rookie Maliah Morris out of Clemson University , and Channing Foster who had been waived by Chicago Red Stars at the end of her rookie season in 2022.[ 39] Brianna Martinez , who played five seasons at Notre Dame before being drafted by Racing Louisville FC in 2023, was also later added as a non-roster invitee during preseason.[ 40] [ 41] [ 42]
^ Signed to first team contract.
^ Signed to short-term injury replacement contract.
^ Signed to National Team Replacement contract.
References
^ "Orlando Pride announces promotion of Seb Hines to Head Coach" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ Citro, Michael (November 11, 2022). "Pride Name Seb Hines Coach, Part Ways with GM Ian Fleming" . The Mane Land . ^ "Orlando Pride announces Haley Carter as VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride announces updated Luna Kit look, prioritizing women's health and player experience" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Active roster" . Orlando City SC . Retrieved June 30, 2023 .^ "Orlando Pride Staff" . Orlando Pride.^ "Board of Directors" . Orlando City SC.^ "Orlando Pride to host Kansas City Current in open preseason match on Feb. 23" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "NWSL announces full 2023 season schedule" . www.nwslsoccer.com .^ "NWSL postpones NJ/NY Gotham-Orlando Pride match over poor air quality" . TSN . June 7, 2023.^ a b "NWSL announces June 28 match between Orlando Pride and NJ/NY Gotham FC postponed due to weather conditions" (Press release). Orlando City SC . June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023 .^ "NWSL signs Emily Madril to professional contact" . www.nwslsoccer.com .^ "Orlando Pride sign forward Messiah Bright to three-year deal" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ a b "Orlando Pride signs Tori Hansen, Brianna Martinez to 2023 roster" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride signs 2023 NWSL draft pick Summer Yates" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Kristen Scott rejoint les Vertes" . Peuple-Vert.fr (in French). July 21, 2023.^ "Orlando Pride acquires Brazilian National Team Forward Adriana" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride signs goalkeeper Carly Nelson" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride adds young Canadian forward Amanda Allen on three-year deal" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride signs midfielder Thais Reiss" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride signs forward Maliah Morris" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ a b "Orlando Pride signs Maliah Morris and McKinley Crone as National Team Replacement players" . www.orlandocitysc.com . June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023 .^ "Orlando Pride Signs Brazilian National Team Defender Rafaelle Souza" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride signs Argentina international Mariana Larroquette" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ a b c d "Orlando Pride announces 2022 end-of-season contract statuses" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Bandarískur reynslubolti til Blika" . www.mbl.is (in Icelandic).^ "San Diego Wave FC Signs Midfielder Megan Dougherty Howard" . San Diego Wave Fútbol Club .^ "Orlando Pride forward Darian Jenkins announces retirement" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ a b "Erin McLeod, Gunny Jónsdóttir Announce Departure from NWSL" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Olympic champion Erin McLeod rejoins Stjarnan FC in Iceland" . Canada Soccer .^ Jónsson, Smári Jökull (January 25, 2023). "Gunnhildur Yrsa komin heim í Stjörnuna - Vísir" . visir.is (in Icelandic). ^ "Houston Dash acquire rights to defender Courtney Petersen from Orlando" . www.houstondynamofc.com .^ "Orlando Pride forward Leah Pruitt announces retirement" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Malta international Haley Bugeja joins Serie A giants Inter" . Times of Malta . July 1, 2023.^ "Wanderers sign striker Morris" . Western Sydney Wanderers . October 2, 2023.^ "Orlando Pride Signs 2023 NWSL Draft Pick Tori Hansen to New Deal; Defender Loaned to Melbourne Victory FC" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Signs Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins to New Contract; Loaned to Western Sydney Wanderers FC" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride announces 2023 preseason opening day roster" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ Rollins, Sean (February 23, 2023). "Orlando Pride Top Kansas City 2-0 in Preseason Clash" . The Mane Land . ^ "Orlando Pride provides update on preseason roster" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ @AustinDavid22 (March 2, 2023). "Popped out for some #PrideOrDie training earlier this morning. A few notes from today:" (Tweet ). Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Twitter . ^ Linehan, Meg (April 1, 2023). "KC Current draft pick Mykiaa Minniss faced mistreatment from team, mother says" . The Athletic . Retrieved June 18, 2023 .
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