This is it. The 2018 Orlando Pride season is finally here and for the first time, the team is opening up their campaign at home. The Pride’s opponent? NWSL newcomers, Utah Royals FC. Here’s what you need to know about the new side facing our Pride on Saturday:
Utah Royals FC and FC Kansas City Connection
If you haven’t heard, FC Kansas City folded in the offseason while Utah Royals FC took their place in the league. You will see familiar faces up and down the Royals roster, however, because the FC Kansas City roster was absorbed.