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Should the Orlando Pride Realistically Expect to Make the NWSL Playoffs in Year One?

Coming into its inaugural season, expectations are high for the expansion team. Does the Pride have a realistic chance to make the playoffs?

When it comes to soccer in the City Beautiful, expectations are always high. The 2016 season will open with the goal to make the playoffs for both Orlando City and the Orlando Pride. As Phil Rawlins statedin late a December club release, following the resignation of Armando Carneiro:

"Our focus in the next few weeks will be on the upcoming drafts, finalizing our rosters and putting together a successful preseason that will properly prepare all three teams to kick off their 2016 campaigns.