The Orlando Pride announced their 2022 roster for opening day just a few days ahead of the club’s NWSL Challenge Cup opening match on Saturday against the Washington Spirit. New Orlando Pride Head Coach Amanda Cromwell has a 26-player roster entering competitive play in 2022.
Of the 26 players, 16 return from the 2021 squad, including newly named captain Marta, goalkeeper Erin McLeod, forward Sydney Leroux, left back Courtney Petersen, and midfielder Gunny Jónsdóttir. Also returning are goalkeeper Kaylie Collins; defenders Amy Turner, Carrie Lawrence, Toni Pressley, and Kylie Strom; midfielders Meggie Dougherty Howard, Parker Roberts, Erika Tymrak, Chelsee Washington, and Viviana Villacorta; and forward Abi Kim.