2021 Orlando Pride season

The 2021 Orlando Pride season was Orlando Pride's sixth season in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

Orlando Pride
2021 season
Head coachMarc Skinner
(until July 23)
Carl Green
(interim, July 23 – July 24)
Becky Burleigh
(interim, from July 25)
StadiumExploria Stadium
Orlando, Florida
NWSL8th of 10
PlayoffsDid not qualify
Challenge Cup3rd (East division)
Top goalscorerLeague: Sydney Leroux (8)
All: Sydney Leroux (9)
Highest home attendance5,755
Lowest home attendance3,407
Average home league attendance4,227
← 2020
2022 →

Notable events

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On November 12, 2020, with the addition of Racing Louisville FC ahead of the 2021 NWSL season, the NWSL held the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft. Alanna Kennedy, who had been with the Pride since 2017, was selected as were the NWSL rights to Caitlin Foord which Orlando had acquired from Portland Thorns FC as part of the trade for Emily Sonnett in January 2020 but she had elected to sign outside the NWSL with English FA WSL team Arsenal instead.[1]

On January 12, Orlando announced Ian Fleming had joined from the Houston Dynamo and Dash group to become general manager of the Pride, filling the vacant role left by Erik Ustruck in January 2020.[2]

On February 25, the NWSL announced the list of federated players for the upcoming season. It included four Pride players: US internationals Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger and Alex Morgan all retained their status while Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod was given federated status for the first time since 2015 meaning she would no longer require an international roster slot.[3][4]

On April 5, U.S. Soccer and NWSL announced it would be trialing the new IFAB approved concussion substitutes rule allowing for two additional substitutions in each match to be used for players with suspected concussions.[5] The new rule was implemented on top of the increase from three to five "normal" substitutes carried over from the 2020 season.[6]

On April 21, Orlando Pride beat Washington Spirit 1–0 in the Challenge Cup, their first win since August 21, 2019, snapping a streak of 13 winless games in 609 days. The match also marked the first time Marta, Sydney Leroux and Alex Morgan all started a game for Orlando together since July 2018.[7]

Four Orlando Pride players were selected to represent their nations at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July: Marta, Erin McLeod, Alex Morgan and Ali Riley.[8]

On July 21, the sale of Orlando City SC and related soccer assets including Orlando Pride by Flavio Augusto da Silva, who took over in 2013, was completed. Zygi, Leonard and Mark Wilf became the new majority owners with the DeVos family, led by Dan DeVos, entering as minority owners.[9] The combined value of the deal was estimated at $400–450 million.[10]

On July 23, Marc Skinner stepped down as head coach amid reports he had agreed terms with Manchester United. His assistant, Carl Green, took temporary control for the team's match against OL Reign the following day before also departing.[11][12] Becky Burleigh, who had retired after 26 seasons as head coach of the Florida Gators in April, was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021 season on July 25.[13]

On July 28, it was announced Alex Leitão, the chief executive officer of the Orlando City SC organization since 2015, was stepping down from his role.[14]

On October 1, the NWSL announced all scheduled games would not take place that weekend following allegations of historic abuse and sexual coercion against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley.[15] Riley was the fourth head coach to be sacked having been accused of misconduct during the 2021 season after Farid Benstiti, Richie Burke and Christy Holly.[16]

Roster

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As of October 7, 2021[17]
No. Nationality Name Position(s) Date of birth (age) Previous club Notes
Goalkeepers
1   Erin McLeod GK (1983-02-26)February 26, 1983 (aged 38)   Växjö DFF FED
18   Kaylie Collins GK (1998-05-17)May 17, 1998 (aged 22)   USC Trojans
24   Ashlyn Harris GK (1985-10-19)October 19, 1985 (aged 35)   Washington Spirit FED
30   Brittany Wilson GK (1997-09-22)September 22, 1997 (aged 23)   Denver Pioneers SUP
Defenders
3   Toni Pressley DF (1990-02-19)February 19, 1990 (aged 31)   Houston Dash
4   Amy Turner DF (1991-07-04)July 4, 1991 (aged 29)   Manchester United INT
7   Ali Riley DF (1987-10-30)October 30, 1987 (aged 33)   Bayern Munich
11   Ali Krieger DF (1984-07-28)July 28, 1984 (aged 36)   Washington Spirit FED
12   Carrie Lawrence DF (1997-07-15)July 15, 1997 (aged 23)   UCF Knights SUP
17   Courtney Petersen DF (1997-10-28)October 28, 1997 (aged 23)   Virginia Cavaliers
21   Phoebe McClernon DF (1997-12-13)December 13, 1997 (aged 23)   Växjö DFF
23   Kylie Strom DF (1992-03-18)March 18, 1992 (aged 29)   Atlético Madrid
26   Ally Haran DF (1996-05-21)May 21, 1996 (aged 24)   Houston Dash SUP
Midfielders
5   Emily van Egmond MF (1993-07-12)July 12, 1993 (aged 27)   West Ham United INT
6   Jade Moore MF (1990-10-22)October 22, 1990 (aged 30)   Reading INT
8   Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir MF (1988-09-28)September 28, 1988 (aged 32)   Kansas City NWSL
14   Marisa Viggiano MF (1997-02-05)February 5, 1997 (aged 24)   Northwestern Wildcats
15   Erika Tymrak MF (1991-08-07)August 7, 1991 (aged 29)   Utah Royals
20   Parker Roberts MF (1997-07-30)July 30, 1997 (aged 23)   Florida Gators
22   Taylor Kornieck MF (1998-11-22)November 22, 1998 (aged 22)   Colorado Buffaloes
27   Chelsee Washington MF (1997-11-17)November 17, 1997 (aged 23)   Bowling Green Falcons SUP
28   Meggie Dougherty Howard MF (1995-07-27)July 27, 1995 (aged 25)   Washington Spirit
32   Viviana Villacorta MF (1999-02-02)February 2, 1999 (aged 22)   UCLA Bruins  
Forwards
2   Sydney Leroux FW (1990-05-07)May 7, 1990 (aged 30)   FC Kansas City
9   Jodie Taylor FW (1986-05-17)May 17, 1986 (aged 34)   Olympique Lyon INT
10   Marta FW (1986-02-19)February 19, 1986 (aged 35)   FC Rosengård
13   Alex Morgan FW (1989-07-02)July 2, 1989 (aged 31)   Tottenham Hotspur FED
29   Abi Kim FW (1998-07-19)July 19, 1998 (aged 22)   Fiorentina
31   Crystal Thomas FW (1994-01-18)January 18, 1994 (aged 27)   Washington Spirit

Staff

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As of July 28, 2021.[18][19]
Executive
Majority owner and chairman   Mark Wilf
Majority owner and vice-chair   Zygi Wilf
Majority owner and vice-chair   Leonard Wilf
Executive vice president   Amanda Duffy
General manager   Ian Fleming
Coaching staff
Head coach   Becky Burleigh (interim)
Assistant coach   Alan Kirkup (interim)
Coach   Seb Hines
Goalkeeping coach   Lloyd Yaxley

Match results

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Friendlies

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As per the league schedule, NWSL teams were permitted to begin preseason activities on February 1, 2021.[20] Orlando Pride scheduled five preseason friendlies.[21]

March 3 Orlando Pride 0–1 Kansas City NWSL Sanford, Florida
1:00 pm Report
Stadium: Sylvan Lake Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
March 13 Florida State Seminoles 1–2 Orlando Pride Tallahassee, Florida
2:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Seminole Soccer Complex
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
March 14 Orlando Pride 4–0 Flagler Saints Sanford, Florida
12:00 pm
Report Stadium: Sylvan Lake Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
March 20 Washington Spirit Canceled Orlando Pride West Palm Beach, Florida
Note: Canceled following positive COVID-19 test within Washington Spirit squad.[22]
April 3 Orlando Pride 1–2 Florida State Seminoles Sanford, Florida
1:00 pm
  •   3'
  •   77'
Stadium: Sylvan Lake Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors

National Women's Soccer League

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The NWSL regular season will begin on May 15 and conclude on October 30. Six teams will qualify for the playoffs.[23]

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
24 7 7 10 27 32  −5 28 3 5 4 13 15  −2 4 2 6 14 17  −3

Last updated: October 29, 2021.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324
StadiumHAHHAHAAHHAHAAHAAHHAHAAH
ResultDWWWDDWLLDLLDWDLWDWLLLLL
Position[a]421111112257744644458888
Updated to match(es) played on October 29, 2021. Source: NWSLsoccer.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
  1. ^ ORL's position at the end of the matchweek, not their match.

Results

May 16 1 Orlando Pride 1–1 Washington Spirit Orlando, Florida
6:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Karen Callado
May 22 2 North Carolina Courage 1–2 Orlando Pride Cary, North Carolina
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Sahlen's Stadium
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
May 26 3 Orlando Pride 2–1 Portland Thorns Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
May 30 4 Orlando Pride 1–0 Kansas City NWSL Orlando, Florida
6:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
Note: Marta was originally credited with the goal. It was review by the NWSL and awarded to Alex Morgan on June 1.[24]
June 6 5 Washington Spirit 1–1 Orlando Pride Buzzard Point, Washington D.C.
2:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Referee: Adorae Monroy
June 20 6 Orlando Pride 1–1 Gotham FC Orlando, Florida
6:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
June 23 7 Kansas City NWSL 1–3 Orlando Pride Kansas City, Kansas
2:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Field of Legends
Referee: Samantha Martinez
June 26 8 Houston Dash 2–1 Orlando Pride Houston, Texas
8:30 pm
Report
Stadium: BBVA Stadium
Referee: Karen Callado
July 4 9 Orlando Pride 0–2 North Carolina Courage Orlando, Florida
6:00 pm Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Karen Abt
July 9 10 Orlando Pride 1–1 Racing Louisville Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Natalie Simon
July 18 11 Portland Thorns 2–1 Orlando Pride Portland, Oregon
10:30 pm
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
July 24 12 Orlando Pride 0–2 OL Reign Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: John Matto
July 31 13 North Carolina Courage 1–1 Orlando Pride Cary, North Carolina
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Sahlen's Stadium
Referee: Karen Callado
August 8 14 Chicago Red Stars 0–2 Orlando Pride Bridgeview, Illinois
6:00 pm Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Referee: Luis Guardia
August 14 15 Orlando Pride 1–1 Portland Thorns Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Matt Franz
August 22 16 Washington Spirit 2–1 Orlando Pride Buzzard Point, Washington D.C.
5:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Referee: Tori Penso
August 29 17 Gotham FC 0–1 Orlando Pride Harrison, New Jersey
5:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Kevin Broadley
September 5 18 Orlando Pride 1–1 Houston Dash Orlando, Florida
6:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Katja Koroleva
September 11 19 Orlando Pride 3–1 Racing Louisville Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Elton Garcia
September 26 20 OL Reign 3–0 Orlando Pride Tacoma, Washington
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Cheney Stadium
Referee: Malik Badawi
October 2 Chicago Red Stars P–P Orlando Pride Bridgeview, Illinois
8:00 pm Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Note: All weekend games postponed following coaching abuse scandal
October 9 21 Orlando Pride 2–3 Gotham FC Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Brad Jensen
Note: Game paused in the 6th minute to protest coaching abuse scandal
October 13 22 Chicago Red Stars 1–0 Orlando Pride Bridgeview, Illinois
8:00 pm
Report Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Referee: Karen Abt
Note: Rescheduled from October 2
October 16 23 Racing Louisville 3–1 Orlando Pride Butchertown, Kentucky
7:30 pm
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Referee: Matt Franz
October 29 24 Orlando Pride 0–1 Chicago Red Stars Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
  • Watt   55',   65'
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Elvis Osmanovic

League standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Portland Thorns FC 24 13 5 6 33 17 +16 44 NWSL Shield
2 OL Reign 24 13 3 8 37 24 +13 42 Playoffs – Semi-finals
3 Washington Spirit (C) 24 11 6 7 29 26 +3 39 Playoffs – First round
4 Chicago Red Stars 24 11 5 8 28 28 0 38
5 NJ/NY Gotham FC 24 8 11 5 29 21 +8 35
6 North Carolina Courage 24 9 6 9 28 23 +5 33
7 Houston Dash 24 9 5 10 31 31 0 32
8 Orlando Pride 24 7 7 10 27 32 −5 28
9 Racing Louisville FC 24 5 7 12 21 40 −19 22
10 Kansas City 24 3 7 14 15 36 −21 16
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions

NWSL Challenge Cup

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Following the success of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup as a replacement tournament, the NWSL announced the return of the competition as part of the regular schedule in 2021. The competition is scheduled to begin on April 9, prior to the start of the NWSL regular season.[20][25] With the league split regionally into two groups of five, teams were scheduled to play each divisional opponent once with the top team progressing to the final. Orlando Pride were placed in the East division with North Carolina Courage, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Washington Spirit, and new expansion franchise Racing Louisville.

Group stage

April 10 Group stage Racing Louisville 2–2 Orlando Pride Butchertown, Kentucky
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5,300
Referee: Katja Koroleva
April 14 Group stage Orlando Pride 0–1 Gotham FC Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Natalie Simon
April 21 Group stage Orlando Pride 1–0 Washington Spirit Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
May 1 Group stage North Carolina Courage 0–0 Orlando Pride Cary, North Carolina
7:30 pm
Report Stadium: Sahlen's Stadium
Attendance: 2,426
Referee: Katja Koroleva
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 NJ/NY Gotham FC 4 2 2 0 5 3 +2 8 Qualification for the Championship
2 North Carolina Courage 4 2 1 1 9 8 +1 7
3 Orlando Pride 4 1 2 1 3 3 0 5
4 Washington Spirit 4 1 1 2 3 4 −1 4
5 Racing Louisville FC 4 0 2 2 4 6 −2 2
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Squad statistics

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Appearances

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As of match played October 29, 2021

Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.

No. Pos Nat Player Total NWSL Challenge Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK   CAN Erin McLeod 6 0 5+1 0 0 0
18 GK   USA Kaylie Collins 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 GK   USA Ashlyn Harris 23 0 19 0 4 0
30 GK   USA Brittany Wilson 0 0 0 0 0 0
Defenders
3 DF   USA Toni Pressley 14 0 4+7 0 1+2 0
4 DF   ENG Amy Turner 14 0 12+2 0 0 0
7 DF   NZL Ali Riley 24 0 18+2 0 4 0
11 DF   USA Ali Krieger 26 0 23 0 3 0
12 DF   USA Carrie Lawrence 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 DF   USA Courtney Petersen 25 1 21+1 1 1+2 0
21 DF   USA Phoebe McClernon 25 0 15+6 0 4 0
23 DF   USA Kylie Strom 9 0 4+5 0 0 0
26 DF   CAN Ally Haran 2 0 0+2 0 0 0
Midfielders
5 MF   AUS Emily van Egmond 2 0 0+2 0 0 0
6 MF   ENG Jade Moore 4 0 0 0 4 0
8 MF   ISL Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir 26 1 24 1 2 0
14 MF   USA Marisa Viggiano 25 1 14+7 1 4 0
15 MF   USA Erika Tymrak 22 2 6+14 2 0+2 0
20 MF   USA Parker Roberts 2 0 0+2 0 0 0
22 MF   USA Taylor Kornieck 26 3 13+9 2 4 1
27 MF   USA Chelsee Washington 11 0 2+8 0 0+1 0
28 MF   USA Meggie Dougherty Howard 24 0 15+6 0 1+2 0
32 MF   USA Viviana Villacorta 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forwards
2 FW   USA Sydney Leroux 27 9 23 8 4 1
9 FW   ENG Jodie Taylor 13 3 13 3 0 0
10 FW   BRA Marta 23 4 17+2 4 4 0
13 FW   USA Alex Morgan 15 5 12+1 5 2 0
29 FW   USA Abi Kim 8 1 1+5 0 0+2 1
31 FW   USA Crystal Thomas 10 0 3+6 0 0+1 0
Players away from the club on loan:
25 DF   JAM Konya Plummer 5 0 0+3 0 2 0

Goalscorers

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As of match played October 29, 2021
Rank No. Pos. Name NWSL Cup Total
1 2 FW   Sydney Leroux 8 1 9
2 13 FW   Alex Morgan 5 0 5
3 10 FW   Marta 4 0 4
4 9 FW   Jodie Taylor 3 0 3
22 MF   Taylor Kornieck 2 1 3
6 15 MF   Erika Tymrak 2 0 2
7 8 MF   Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir 1 0 1
14 MF   Marisa Viggiano 1 0 1
17 DF   Courtney Petersen 1 0 1
29 FW   Abi Kim 0 1 1
Total 24 3 27

Shutouts

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As of match played October 29, 2021
Rank No. Pos. Name NWSL Cup Total
1 24 GK   Ashlyn Harris 3 2 5
2 1 GK   Erin McLeod 1 0 0
Total 4 2 6

Disciplinary record

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As of match played October 29, 2021
No. Pos. Name NWSL Cup Total
           
2 FW   Sydney Leroux 1 0 0 0 1 0
4 DF   Amy Turner 4 0 0 0 4 0
7 DF   Ali Riley 2 0 1 0 3 0
8 MF   Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir 3 0 0 0 3 0
9 FW   Jodie Taylor 3 0 0 0 3 0
10 FW   Marta 2 0 1 0 3 0
11 DF   Ali Krieger 2 0 0 0 2 0
13 FW   Alex Morgan 1 0 0 0 1 0
14 MF   Marisa Viggiano 3 0 0 0 3 0
15 MF   Erika Tymrak 1 0 0 0 1 0
17 DF   Courtney Petersen 2 0 0 0 2 0
21 DF   Phoebe McClernon 3 0 0 0 3 0
22 MF   Taylor Kornieck 1 0 1 0 2 0
23 DF   Kylie Strom 3 0 0 0 3 0
24 GK   Ashlyn Harris 1 0 1 0 2 0
25 DF   Konya Plummer 0 0 1 0 1 0
28 MF   Meggie Dougherty Howard 5 0 0 0 5 0
Total 36 0 5 0 41 0

Transfers and loans

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Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2021 college draft was held on January 13, 2021. Orlando had four selections. All four draftees elected to take up the NCAA waiver in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that meant they were able to remain in college to contest the rescheduled college spring season. The Pride retained the NWSL rights to all four.[26] At the end of the college season, Kaylie Collins signed a National Team Replacement contract on June 4,[27] and Viviana Villacorta was signed to a one-year plus option year contract and immediately placed on the season-ending disabled list on August 6.[28] Mikayla Colohan and Kerry Abello both announced they would return to their respective colleges for the 2021 season and exhaust their final year of eligibility.

Round Pick Player Pos. College Status
1 9   Viviana Villacorta MF   University of California, Los Angeles Signed[28]
2 14   Mikayla Colohan MF   Brigham Young University NCAA returnee
3 24   Kerry Abello DF   Pennsylvania State University NCAA returnee
4 34   Kaylie Collins GK   University of Southern California Signed[a][27][29]
  1. ^ Initially signed National Team Replacement contract, later signed through 2021 season

Transfers in

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Date Player Pos. Previous club Fee/notes Ref.
December 21, 2020   Alex Morgan FW   Tottenham Hotspur Federation player, returned to the league [30]
December 24, 2020   Meggie Dougherty Howard MF   Washington Spirit Acquired in a trade with a first-round pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft, a first-round pick in the 2022 or 2023 draft (tbd) and $140,000 in allocation money in exchange for Emily Sonnett. [31]
January 22, 2021   Phoebe McClernon DF   Växjö DFF Re-signed following short-term contract with Växjö [32]
January 30, 2021   Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir MF   Kansas City NWSL Acquired in exchange for Kristen Edmonds and the natural second-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. [33]
  Erika Tymrak MF
February 23, 2021   Crystal Thomas FW   Washington Spirit Free agent signing [34]
March 2, 2021   Abi Kim FW   Fiorentina [35]
April 5, 2021   Gabby English GK   Boavista National Team Replacement signing [36]
June 25, 2021   Amy Turner DF   Manchester United Signed using allocation money [37]
July 5, 2021   Kylie Strom DF   Atlético Madrid Free agent signing [38]
July 8, 2021   Jodie Taylor FW   Olympique Lyon Free agent signing, acquired playing rights in exchange for Carson Pickett in February 2021 [39]
August 26, 2021   Parker Roberts MF   Florida Gators Free agent signing, acquired discovery rights from Kansas City NWSL in exchange for the natural fourth-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft [40]
October 7, 2021   Emily van Egmond MF   West Ham United Free agent signing [29]

Transfers out

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Date Player Pos. Destination club Fee/notes Ref.
October 29, 2020   Julie King DF Waived [41]
  Morgan Reid DF Waived [41]
  Abby Elinsky MF Waived [41]
October 30, 2020   Zandy Soree MF   Houston Dash Short-term contract expired [42][43]
  Deneisha Blackwood MF   Houston Dash Short-term contract expired [42][44]
  Savanah Uveges MF   MSV Duisburg Short-term contract expired [42][45]
  Kate Howarth FW Short-term contract expired [42]
November 12, 2020   Alanna Kennedy DF   Racing Louisville Selected in the 2020 NWSL Expansion Draft. [1]
December 24, 2020   Emily Sonnett DF   Washington Spirit Traded in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft, a first-round pick in the 2023 NWSL draft, Meggie Dougherty Howard and $140,000 in allocation money. [31]
December 31, 2020   Claire Emslie FW   Everton Permanent transfer [46]
  Camila MF   Palmeiras Out of contract [42][47]
January 7, 2021   Shelina Zadorsky DF   Tottenham Hotspur Permanent transfer [48]
January 8, 2021   Emily van Egmond MF   West Ham United Permanent transfer [49]
January 30, 2021   Kristen Edmonds MF   Kansas City NWSL Traded with the natural second-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft in exchange for Gunnhildur Jónsdóttir and Erika Tymrak. [33]
February 4, 2021   Carson Pickett DF   North Carolina Courage Traded in exchange for the playing rights to Jodie Taylor. [50]
March 30, 2021   Jordyn Listro MF   Kansas City NWSL Traded in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. [51]
April 14, 2021   Gabby English GK   Hibernian End of National Team Replacement contract [52]

Loans out

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Date Player Pos. Loaned to Notes Ref.
August 17, 2021   Konya Plummer DF   AIK Until November 15, 2021 [53]

Preseason trialists

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Orlando Pride began preseason training on February 1, 2021. The squad included two non-roster invitees on trial with the team during preseason. Haran had been with Orlando during the 2020 Fall Series and made two appearances. Tymrak was not yet contracted and rostered having come out of retirement when Orlando acquired her playing rights in a trade in January.[26] They were later joined by Gabby English who had most recently been in Portugal with Boavista and Jamaican international Lauren Silver who had spent the 2020 Fall Series signed to Houston Dash.[54]

2021 Orlando Pride trialists
Player Position Previous team
  Ally Haran [A] DF   Orlando Pride
  Erika Tymrak [A] MF   Utah Royals
  Gabby English [B] GK   Boavista
  Lauren Silver DF   Houston Dash
  1. ^
    Signed to first team contract.
  2. ^
    Signed as National Team Replacement player.

References

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  15. ^ Linehan, Meg. "NWSL games called off amid player protests over Paul Riley accusations". The Athletic.
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