The Orlando Pride traded long-time defender Carson Pickett to the North Carolina Courage and acquired the rights to English forward Jodie Taylor in exchange.
The trade doesn’t guarantee that Taylor will suit up for the Pride this season — the forward is currently playing for Olympique Lyon in the top French league, which she joined in August 2020. Taylor has scored twice in nine appearances with Lyon, two of which took place in the UEFA Champions League.
If she signs with the Pride, Taylor will join a formidable group of Pride forwards that features Sydney Leroux, Marta and Alex Morgan.