The Orlando Pride’s 3-1 loss to Racing Louisville FC on Saturday night eliminated the team from playoff contention with one game remaining. It effectively puts an end to the most disappointing season in the team’s six-year history.
To say the Pride’s existence in the NWSL has been a disappointment would be an understatement. The team has had multiple international stars in the lineup since its inaugural season in 2016, including Alex Morgan, Marta, and Ashlyn Harris. Despite the talent, the Pride have only qualified for the NWSL playoffs once.
After a 2020 year that saw the Pride only play four games, it looked as though the 2021 season would be the team’s best to date.