Orlando Pride stars Alex Morgan, Marta and Gunny Jónsdóttir departed Florida for national team duty during the September international window.
This marked the first international window since interim coach Becky Burleigh’s appointment to the team in July. Managing the handoff of her top stars from club to country is a new challenge for Burleigh, who previously coached collegiate players whose international duty rarely conflicts with the season.
The coach took a distanced approach to the international break, encouraging players to focus entirely on their national teams. The trio will meet the Pride in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday, where Burleigh will assess their health and debrief them on the last two weeks.