The Orlando Pride announced today that forward Darian Jenkins has decided to call it a career. Jenkins, 28, played six seasons of professional soccer, joining the Pride last season, but surprisingly announced her retirement, even though she was under contract with Orlando through the upcoming 2023 season. She retires after spending just one year and one week with the Pride.
“After 21 years of playing, I have decided that it’s time for me to hang up my boots and step away from the beautiful game,” Jenkins said in a club press release. “My body and mind are ready for the next chapter.