The Orlando Pride have been without some of their best players for the majority of the 2018 NWSL season so far. Alanna Kennedy, Emily van Egmond, Monica, Poliana, and Marta have all been out for the past few games on international duty and the Pride’s performances have certainly shown it.
Through the first four games Orlando has just as many points, and they have only picked up their first win on Sunday. More than the results, the play has been lacking quality. Sure there have been missed opportunities where players have hit posts or the opposing goalkeepers made good saves, but the game has missed some of the midfield creatively that Marta and Kennedy bring.