ORLANDO, Fla. (June 22, 2020) — The Orlando Pride announced today that the Club will withdraw its participation in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret due to positive COVID-19 tests among both players and staff. Following the testing of players and staff, who were all asymptomatic, it was determined that it would be in the best interest of the health and safety of the players, the staff and the rest of the league that the Pride voluntarily withdraw.
“This was obviously a difficult and disappointing outcome for our players, our staff and fans, however this is a decision that was made in order to protect the health of all involved in the Challenge Cup,” said Orlando Pride EVP Amanda Duffy.