With apologies to Roger “Verbal” Kint, “and like that...poof...it’s gone.” I am, of course, referring to the prospect of Orlando Pride soccer in 2020. It’s been a couple of days since news dropped that Orlando was withdrawing from the NWSL Challenge Cup, and information continues to come to light. Let’s look at the possible ramifications.
No Soccer for You!
While it hasn’t been confirmed, all indications from the NWSL are that the Challenge Cup is going to be the entirety of competitions in 2020. If that turns out to be true, it means that the Pride will not play a single NWSL match this year.