Monica started the season in the Orlando Pride midfield, but by the end of the season she was a constant starter at center back and a vital part of Orlando’s defense. The Brazilian from Porto Alegre, who joined the Pride on Dec. 8, 2015 as a discovery signing, became an important player in her second year with the club.
So how did she do in Year 2 with Orlando?
Monica appeared in 19 of the team’s 24 regular-season matches and the playoff appearance in Portland, starting 16 of the former, and the latter as well.