The Orlando Pride’s final match of 2020 will also mark the team’s first and only match of the year on its home pitch at Exploria Stadium.
The Pride will host a reigning NWSL champion North Carolina Courage side that remains lethal despite missing many of its star players. Although fans will not be admitted due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the match will offer a small semblance of normalcy for a team that faced adversity throughout this year.
“I think a lot of these players are going to be quite nervous because of how big the stadium is and how much meaning is behind it,” Pride captain Ashlyn Harris said.