The Orlando Pride decided to try something new on Saturday in their match against the Boston Breakers.
At first glance, it may have seemed a bit odd. The Pride put out a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Steph Catley, Toni Pressley, Ali Krieger, and Kristen Edmonds in the back, Alanna Kennedy and Monica in the defensive midfield, Marta, Camila, and Rachel Hill in the offensive midfield, and Jasmyne Spencer as a lone striker. Krieger moved to the center back role, Kennedy moved up to the midfield, and Edmonds played as a right back.
But, the formation wasn’t random. Head Coach Tom Sermanni developed the formation based on the skills and strengths of the Boston Breakers.