After a pretty uneventful 2020 season for the Orlando Pride, this off-season has seen some major changes. Three key players departed, raising eyebrows among some fans of the team. However, the changes in personnel could be beneficial to the team moving forward.
Since the Pride started play in 2016, they’ve built their roster largely on international players. Building a roster from all over the world, the team appeared on paper to be one of the league’s best. However, there is a key flaw with building a roster full of international players.
During the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Pride lost the majority of their starting lineup.