The Orlando Pride come off a disappointing inaugural NWSL season that looked a whole lot better toward the beginning than it did at the end. The Pride won four of their first six games, including wins over Seattle Reign and Western New York Flash, and looked like a viable playoff contender. But Orlando dropped the final three games of a four-game road trip and the Olympic absences decimated the club.
The Pride lost 11 of their final 14 games, winning just twice – against fellow bottom feeders Houston and Boston at home – and drew Sky Blue FC on the road.