Orlando Pride Defense Should Become More Consistent Over Time

Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Orlando Pride back line has had a strong, yet inconsistent start to the 2021 NWSL season. While the Pride defense has looked terrific at times, it’s been shaky in other games. However, the back line’s consistency should improve as the season goes on.

The Pride’s defensive unit is a mixture of young players and veterans. Ali Riley and Ali Krieger on the right side of the back line are in their 30s and have a lot of experience defending at a high level. Phoebe McClernon and Courtney Petersen on the left side are both 23 years old and are in their first full professional seasons.

It’s the first year that these four players have been on the same…