Friday night’s match marks the Orlando Pride’s first game in just under a month. The NWSL took a break for the Olympics, and six Orlando Pride players were chosen to represent their countries. Amongst those that stayed behind was midfielder Kaylyn Kyle, who was chosen as alternate for the Canadian team but chose not to go to Rio.
Some people had asked Kyle why she stayed behind. For most of the Olympic squads, the alternates were traveling with the team. Kyle took to social media this week to explain her reasons for staying.
“Nothing makes me feel more proud to pull on that Canadian jersey and represent my country,” Kyle wrote.