The preseason is usually a time for a team to get back together and prepare for a new season. While there might be some new players, the majority of the team generally stays the same. The Orlando Pride have additional challenges this preseason as they prepare for their first NWSL regular season since 2019.
Last year was a difficult one for the Pride. After the NWSL season was canceled, a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad caused the team to withdraw from the NWSL Challenge Cup. By the time the Fall Series took place, many of the first-team regulars were playing in Europe.