The Orlando Pride have acquired the NWSL rights to Olympique Lyon forward Jodie Taylor from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for defender Carson Pickett. The defender had not yet reported to the Pride’s preseason camp.
“On behalf of everyone here at the Pride, I’d like to thank Carson for her contributions both on the field and as a member of the Orlando community,” Orlando Pride General Manager Ian Fleming said in a club press release. “We wish her the best of luck in this new opportunity with the Courage.”
Taylor, 34, is currently playing overseas with Olympique Lyon of France’s Division 1 Féminine.