2019 Orlando Pride season
Orlando Pride 2019 soccer season
The 2019 Orlando Pride season was Orlando Pride 's fourth season in the National Women's Soccer League , the top division of women's soccer in the United States. The team played its home games at Exploria Stadium , renamed from Orlando City Stadium on June 4, 2019.[ 1] Tom Sermanni at the end of the 2018 season, Marc Skinner was announced as his replacement in January.
Notable events
Seven players signed with Australian W-League teams to play with during the 2018–19 NWSL offseason: Chioma Ubogagu and Carson Pickett joined Brisbane Roar , Dani Weatherholt and Christine Nairn joined Melbourne Victory , Rachel Hill joined Perth Glory , Alanna Kennedy joined Sydney FC and Emily van Egmond joined Newcastle Jets .[ 2] regular season Premiership title with Melbourne Victory and Kennedy won the 2019 W-League grand final with Sydney FC.[ 3]
The team's opening day roster was announced on April 10 and included 17 returning squad members.[ 4] Sydney Leroux was notably placed on the supplemental roster instead of being deactivated on maternity leave in the hope she returned before the end of the season. She returned on September 29, making an 86th minute substitute appearance against Sky Blue FC , just three months after giving birth.[ 5]
On May 23, after losing Shelina Zadorsky , Emily van Egmond , Camila , Marta , Ali Krieger , Alex Morgan , Alanna Kennedy and Ashlyn Harris to the World Cup , the Pride temporarily signed three National Team Replacement players.[ 6]
On August 7, the club announced that Toni Pressley underwent surgery and was beginning treatment for breast cancer . She was placed on the 45-day disabled list.[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] Harris handing her the captain's armband.
On August 15, the club announced that Emily van Egmond would undergo season-ending ankle surgery in Australia . She was placed on the season ending injury list.[ 10] [ 11]
On September 16, the club announced that Alex Morgan would be placed on the season ending injury list following a knee injury picked up on international duty.[ 12]
Roster
As of September 16, 2019 [ 13]
No.
Nationality
Name
Position(s)
Date of birth (age)
Previous club
Notes
Goalkeepers
18
Lainey Burdett
GK
(1996-12-22 ) December 22, 1996 (aged 22)
Arizona Wildcats
SUP
24
Ashlyn Harris
GK
(1985-10-19 ) October 19, 1985 (aged 33)
Washington Spirit
FED
28
Haley Kopmeyer
GK
(1990-06-28 ) June 28, 1990 (aged 28)
Seattle Reign FC
–
Defenders
3
Toni Pressley
DF
(1990-02-19 ) February 19, 1990 (aged 29)
Houston Dash
–
4
Shelina Zadorsky
DF
(1992-10-24 ) October 24, 1992 (aged 26)
Washington Spirit
FED
11
Ali Krieger
DF
(1984-07-28 ) July 28, 1984 (aged 34)
Washington Spirit
–
14
Alanna Kennedy
DF
(1995-01-21 ) January 21, 1995 (aged 24)
Western New York Flash
INT
16
Carson Pickett
DF
(1993-09-15 ) September 15, 1993 (aged 25)
Seattle Reign FC
–
19
Erin Greening
DF
(1997-06-20 ) June 20, 1997 (aged 21)
Colorado Buffaloes
–
21
Julie King
DF
(1989-10-21 ) October 21, 1989 (aged 29)
North Carolina Courage
–
27
Morgan Reid
DF
(1995-06-13 ) June 13, 1995 (aged 23)
North Carolina Courage
–
29
Alika Keene
DF
(1994-01-15 ) January 15, 1994 (aged 25)
Harvard Crimson
NTR
32
Hana Kerner
DF
(1997-03-17 ) March 17, 1997 (aged 22)
Virginia Cavaliers
NTR
Midfielders
5
Emily van Egmond
MF
(1993-07-12 ) July 12, 1993 (aged 25)
Newcastle Jets
INT
9
Camila
MF
(1994-10-10 ) October 10, 1994 (aged 24)
Ferroviária
–
12
Kristen Edmonds
MF
(1987-05-22 ) May 22, 1987 (aged 31)
Western New York Flash
–
17
Dani Weatherholt
MF
(1994-03-17 ) March 17, 1994 (aged 25)
Santa Clara Broncos
–
20
Abby Elinsky
MF
(1996-01-08 ) January 8, 1996 (aged 23)
ASPTT Albi
–
22
Bridget Callahan
MF
(1996-04-16 ) April 16, 1996 (aged 22)
UCF Knights
–
23
Marisa Viggiano
MF
(1997-02-05 ) February 5, 1997 (aged 22)
Northwestern Wildcats
–
25
Joanna Boyles
MF
(1995-11-13 ) November 13, 1995 (aged 23)
Chicago Red Stars
SUP
Forwards
2
Sydney Leroux
FW
(1990-05-07 ) May 7, 1990 (aged 28)
FC Kansas City
SUP
7
Claire Emslie
FW
(1994-03-08 ) March 8, 1994 (aged 25)
Manchester City
INT
8
Danica Evans
FW
(1995-06-02 ) June 2, 1995 (aged 23)
Colorado Buffaloes
–
10
Marta
FW
(1986-02-19 ) February 19, 1986 (aged 33)
FC Rosengård
INT
13
Alex Morgan
FW
(1989-07-02 ) July 2, 1989 (aged 29)
Portland Thorns FC
FED
15
Rachel Hill
FW
(1995-04-17 ) April 17, 1995 (aged 23)
UConn Huskies
–
26
Caitlin Farrell
FW
(1997-09-29 ) September 29, 1997 (aged 21)
Georgetown Hoyas
SUP
Staff
As of February 27, 2019 [ 14] [ 15]
Executive
Majority owner and chairman
Minor owner/life president
Owner
John Bonner
Chief executive officer
General manager
Erik Ustruck
Coaching staff
Head coach
Marc Skinner
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach
Transfers and loans
Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2019 college draft was held on January 10, 2019. Orlando had two selections.
Transfers in
Date
Player
Previous club
Fee/notes
Ref.
April 4, 2019
Morgan Reid
DF
North Carolina Courage
Traded in exchange for Orlando's natural fourth round pick in the 2020 draft
[ 17]
April 10, 2019
Abby Elinsky
MF
ASPTT Albi
Free agent signing
[ 16]
April 10, 2019
Bridget Callahan
MF
UCF Knights
Free agent signing
[ 16]
April 10, 2019
Joanna Boyles
MF
Chicago Red Stars
Free agent signing; signed to supplemental roster
[ 16]
April 10, 2019
Lainey Burdett
GK
Arizona Wildcats
Free agent signing; signed to supplemental roster
[ 16]
April 10, 2019
Caitlin Farrell
FW
Georgetown Hoyas
Free agent signing; signed to supplemental roster
[ 16]
May 23, 2019
DF
Harvard Crimson
National Team Replacement signing (short-term)
[ 6]
May 23, 2019
Taylor Porter
MF
NC State Wolfpack
National Team Replacement signing (short-term)
[ 6]
May 23, 2019
DF
Virginia Cavaliers
National Team Replacement signing (short-term)
[ 6]
May 30, 2019
Claire Emslie
FW
Manchester City
Free agent signing
[ 18]
August 8, 2019
Julie King
DF
North Carolina Courage
Free agent signing (via Discovery)
[ 19]
Transfers out
Preseason trialists
Orlando Pride began preseason training on March 4, 2019. The squad included eight non-roster invitees on trial with the team during preseason.[ 25] [ 26]
^ Signed to first team contract.
^ Signed to supplemental roster.
^ Signed as National Team Replacement player.
Match results
As per league schedule, preseason camp began on March 4 with many of the squad still away on international duty.[ 27] [ 28] Liga PR Femenino champions Sol traveled to Orlando the week before the NWSL season began for the final preseason friendly, a match open to the public with for free.[ 29]
Preseason
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
4
4
16
24
53
−29
16
2
1
9
10
24
−14
2
3
7
14
29
−15
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Stadium H A A H A H A H A A H H A H H H A A A H A A H H Result L L D L L L L L D W L W L W L L W L L L L D L D Position[ a] 8 – 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 – 9 9 – 9 9 9 9
Updated to match(es) played on October 12, 2019. Source:
NWSLsoccer.com A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
^ ORL's position at the end of the matchweek, not their match.
Results
League standings
Squad statistics
Appearances
As of matches played October 12, 2019
Goalscorers
As of matches played October 12, 2019
Shutouts
As of matches played October 12, 2019
Disciplinary record
As of matches played October 12, 2019
Honors and awards
As of October 24, 2019.
NWSL Team of the Season
Month
Player
Position
Ref.
July
Marta
Forward
[ 32]
NWSL Player of the Week
NWSL Goal of the Week
NWSL Save of the Week
^ Match vs. Washington Spirit was originally scheduled in game week 20 but later postponed until October and was the only game played. One save was nominated from each team.
References
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Retrieved August 7, 2019 . ^ "Orlando Pride to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Match" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Midfielder Emily van Egmond to Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ Poe, Julia (August 15, 2019). "Pride midfielder Emily van Egmond set for season-ending ankle surgery" . Pro Soccer USA . Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved August 16, 2019 . ^ "Orlando Pride Forward Alex Morgan Ruled Out for Remainder of 2019 NWSL Season" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Roster" . Orlando City SC . Archived from the original on April 1, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019 .^ "Orlando Pride Staff" . Orlando Pride.^ "Board of Directors" . Orlando City SC.^ a b c d e f g "Orlando Pride Announces 2019 Opening Day Roster" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Acquires Defender Morgan Reid From NC Courage" . April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019 .^ "Orlando Pride Sign Scotland Women's National Team Forward Claire Emslie" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Signs Veteran Defender Julie King" . www.orlandocitysc.com . August 8, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2019 .^ "Orlando Pride Waive Defender Poliana" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Mônica Announces She Won't Return to Pride in 2019" . The Mane Land . February 18, 2019.^ "Orlando Pride Trade Christine Nairn to Houston Dash" . The Mane Land . February 26, 2019. Archived from the original on February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019 .^ "Taylor Porter signs with Spartak Subotica" . Upper V Athlete Management. July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019 .^ "Orlando Pride Waives Forward Chioma Ubogagu" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Orlando Pride Provides Preseason Roster Update" . www.orlandocitysc.com .^ "Preseason Profiles: Meet the Orlando Pride's Trialists" . The Mane Land . March 11, 2019.^ "Pride Announce Preseason Roster, Re-Sign Five Players" . 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July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .^ "Week 19 Goal of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019 .^ "Week 22 Goal of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019 .^ "Week 25 Goal of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019 .^ "Week 1 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. April 16, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019 .^ "Week 2 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019 .^ "Week 5 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019 .^ "Week 8 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. June 3, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019 .^ "Week 9 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. June 17, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2019 .^ "Week 10 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019 .^ "Week 11 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019 .^ "Week 12 Save of the Week" . NWSL Twitter. July 8, 2019. 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