The Orlando Pride played to a scoreless draw against the Kansas City Current tonight at Exploria Stadium. In the only preseason game open to the public, fans got a look at a squad with several changes from last year’s team.
Amanda Cromwell’s first lineup in front of a crowd was a veteran squad, including eight players from the 2021 Pride, as well as experienced newcomers Megan Montefusco and Darian Jenkins. The only player without NWSL experience to start for the Pride was 2022 MAC Hermann Trophy finalist Mikayla Cluff.
Tonight's XI:
McLeod, Lawrence, Turner, Montefusco, Petersen, Jónsdóttir, Roberts, Cluff, Leroux, Jenkins, Marta@orlandohealth | #ORLvKC— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) March 2, 2022The Pride got the first chance of the game nine minutes in when Marta played the ball across the box from the left.