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Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review series rolls on with a look back at the year that was for midfielder Viviana Villacorta.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Viviana Villacorta
The midfielder played sparingly in NWSL play but was a key contributor in continental competition.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review series rolls on with a look back at the year that was for midfielder Viviana Villacorta.
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Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) looks at the critical off-seasons that lie ahead for Orlando City and the Orlando Pride in the wake of key front-office departures for both teams.
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Crucial Off-seasons Ahead for Orlando City, Orlando Pride
The two teams have important off-seasons ahead, and making the right decisions won't be an easy task.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) looks at the critical off-seasons that lie ahead for Orlando City and the Orlando Pride in the wake of key front-office departures for both teams.
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As our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review rolls on, we look back at Grace Chanda's first minutes with the Orlando Pride after her return from injury.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Grace Chanda
The Orlando Pride signed Zambian international midfielder Grace Chanda on May 30, 2024 to a contract through the 2025 season with a mutual option for 2026. The plan was for Chanda to join her Zambian ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review rolls on, we look back at Grace Chanda's first minutes with the Orlando Pride after her return from injury.
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Lion Links: Orlando City’s 2026 schedule revealed, Alex Freeman excelling with the USMNT, USWNT will play Paraguay in January, and more.
Lion Links: 11/21/25
Orlando City's 2026 schedule revealed, Alex Freeman excelling with the USMNT, USWNT will play Paraguay in January, and more.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Lion Links: Orlando City’s 2026 schedule revealed, Alex Freeman excelling with the USMNT, USWNT will play Paraguay in January, and more.
We now know who, where, and when Orlando City will play in 2026 as the club has released the full schedule for next season.
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Orlando City Announces 2026 Major League Soccer Schedule
Major League Soccer released its 2026 schedule this afternoon, telling us when, where, and against whom Orlando City will play during the upcoming season. As usual, the Lions will play 34 regular-seas...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We now know who, where, and when Orlando City will play in 2026 as the club has released the full schedule for next season.
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Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review continues with a look at backup goalkeeper McKinley Crone's year.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: McKinley Crone
The Pride's primary backup showed her potential during her four appearances in between the posts.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review continues with a look at backup goalkeeper McKinley Crone's year.
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We continue our player ratings from this season in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at forward Simone Charley.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Simone Charley
The striker returned from injury to contribute her first goal for the Pride.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We continue our player ratings from this season in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at forward Simone Charley.
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Lion Links: OCB Head Coach Manuel Goldberg’s contract option exercised, Orlando Pride players called up, NWSL award winners announced, and more.
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Lion Links: 11/20/25
OCB Head Coach Manuel Goldberg's contract option exercised, Orlando Pride players called up, NWSL award winners announced, and more.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Lion Links: OCB Head Coach Manuel Goldberg’s contract option exercised, Orlando Pride players called up, NWSL award winners announced, and more.
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Look, if the Orlando Pride finished fourth in the NWSL (and reached the semifinals) without having any of the 22 best players in the league on the team, then maybe Seb Hines should have repeated as Coach of the Year? 🤔
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November 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Look, if the Orlando Pride finished fourth in the NWSL (and reached the semifinals) without having any of the 22 best players in the league on the team, then maybe Seb Hines should have repeated as Coach of the Year? 🤔
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OCB News: Orlando City has exercised the contract option for Head Coach Manuel Goldberg, who will lead the Young Lions for a third straight season in 2026. Story:
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Orlando City Exercises Contract Option on OCB Head Coach Manuel Goldberg
Manuel Goldberg is back to lead the Young Lions of OCB in 2026 after the club exercised his contract option.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
OCB News: Orlando City has exercised the contract option for Head Coach Manuel Goldberg, who will lead the Young Lions for a third straight season in 2026. Story:
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We continue our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at the contributions of short-term summer signing Elyse Bennett.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Elyse Bennett
The forward signed a short-term contract to add attacking depth for the struggling Pride offense, but she ultimately played very little.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We continue our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at the contributions of short-term summer signing Elyse Bennett.
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ICYMI last night: Orlando City defender Alex Freeman scored his first two USMNT goals to help the Yanks destroy Uruguay 5-1 in a friendly in Tampa. Story and highlights:
Orlando City Defender Alex Freeman Nets His First Two USMNT Goals
The MLS Young Player of the Year turned Man of the Match for the USMNT after his brace led the Yanks to a big win over Uruguay in Tampa.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ICYMI last night: Orlando City defender Alex Freeman scored his first two USMNT goals to help the Yanks destroy Uruguay 5-1 in a friendly in Tampa. Story and highlights:
SkoPurp! Episode 110 features our Gotham rewind and we do our annual walk through the roster in our stays/goes segment. This episode was recorded prior to the announcement of Haley Carter's departure. We'll address it next show.
SkoPurp Soccer Episode 110: Gotham Rewind, Stays/Goes, and More
The Pride are knocked out of the playoffs a game short of the final and we take our annual trip through the final roster.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
SkoPurp! Episode 110 features our Gotham rewind and we do our annual walk through the roster in our stays/goes segment. This episode was recorded prior to the announcement of Haley Carter's departure. We'll address it next show.
Lion Links: Haley Carter is leaving the Pride, Alex Freeman scores for the USMNT, NWSL general manager survey results, and more.
Lion Links: 11/19/25
Haley Carter is leaving the Pride, Alex Freeman scores for the USMNT, NWSL general manager survey results, and more.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: Haley Carter is leaving the Pride, Alex Freeman scores for the USMNT, NWSL general manager survey results, and more.
The architect of the Orlando Pride's NWSL double-winning team, Haley Carter, is leaving the club after three seasons of building a winning side and changing the team's culture. Our story:
Haley Carter Departs the Orlando Pride
The mastermind behind the Orlando Pride's success is leaving the club to pursue other opportunities.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The architect of the Orlando Pride's NWSL double-winning team, Haley Carter, is leaving the club after three seasons of building a winning side and changing the team's culture. Our story:
We continue our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at the club's newest goalkeeper, Cosette Morché.
2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Cosette Morché
The backup goalkeeper joined the Pride in the summer and appeared in a couple of Concacaf W Champions Cup matches.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We continue our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review with a look at the club's newest goalkeeper, Cosette Morché.
PawedCast! Episode 512 features our discussion of Wilder Cartagena's new contract, Cesar Araujo's exit, our full breakdown of Orlando City's end-of-year roster update, and more. Proud members of the Fans First Sports Network (@ffsn.bsky.social)!
PawedCast Episode 512: Cartagena’s Back, Araujo’s Gone, Roster Decisions, and More
We learn what we got right/wrong in our 2025 stays/goes roster segment.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
PawedCast! Episode 512 features our discussion of Wilder Cartagena's new contract, Cesar Araujo's exit, our full breakdown of Orlando City's end-of-year roster update, and more. Proud members of the Fans First Sports Network (@ffsn.bsky.social)!
Lion Links: Orlando City roster update, a USMNT vs. Uruguay preview, World Cup qualifying galore, and more.
Lion Links: 11/18/25
Orlando City roster update, a USMNT vs. Uruguay preview, World Cup qualifying galore, and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Lion Links: Orlando City roster update, a USMNT vs. Uruguay preview, World Cup qualifying galore, and more.
Orlando City has issued its end-of-season roster updates and the biggest news is that the Lions are negotiating a new deal with captain Robin Jansson after declining his contract option.
Orlando City Announces Roster Update Following 2025 MLS Season
The club has announced the roster decisions and contract statuses following the 2025 campaign.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Orlando City has issued its end-of-season roster updates and the biggest news is that the Lions are negotiating a new deal with captain Robin Jansson after declining his contract option.
We begin our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review player ratings with a look back at Luana's emotional return to the pitch:
2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Luana
Luana returned from cancer treatment and recovery to make an emotional impact in 2025, culminating in her first goal for the Pride.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We begin our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review player ratings with a look back at Luana's emotional return to the pitch:
It's our final Orlando Pride photo gallery of the season as our Dan MacDonald captured all the images of a hard-fought NWSL semifinal against Gotham FC:
Orlando Pride vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC: Photo Gallery
An album of images from the Pride's season-ending playoff loss to Gotham FC at the death.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It's our final Orlando Pride photo gallery of the season as our Dan MacDonald captured all the images of a hard-fought NWSL semifinal against Gotham FC:
Lion Links: Pride fall to Gotham FC in NWSL semifinals, Lions in action abroad, USMNT defeats Paraguay, and more.
Lion Links: 11/17/25
Pride fall to Gotham FC in NWSL semifinals, Lions in action abroad, USMNT defeats Paraguay, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Lion Links: Pride fall to Gotham FC in NWSL semifinals, Lions in action abroad, USMNT defeats Paraguay, and more.
Orlando Pride 0-1 Gotham FC: The Pride's season ended on a set piece at the death as extra time was only seconds away. Our match recap and highlights:
Orlando Pride vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC: Final Score 1-0 as Pride’s Season Comes to an End
A last-minute goal in second-half stoppage time saw the Pride fall to NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL playoff semifinals.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Orlando Pride 0-1 Gotham FC: The Pride's season ended on a set piece at the death as extra time was only seconds away. Our match recap and highlights:
FT - Gotham's last-minute goal sees the visitors take the 1-0 win and advance to the NWSL Championship. Tough loss for the Pride as they end another good season. #ORLvNJNY
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
FT - Gotham's last-minute goal sees the visitors take the 1-0 win and advance to the NWSL Championship. Tough loss for the Pride as they end another good season. #ORLvNJNY