In October 2015, Orlando City Soccer Club announced that they were expanding into the NWSL. The Orlando Pride launched with Tom Sermanni as the head coach, and within a week, the Pride announced the acquisition of NWSL veterans Kaylyn Kyle, Sarah Hagen, and Alex Morgan. The Pride were the 10th expansion team for the NWSL, and came in during a historic time of growth in women’s soccer following the success of the 2015 World Cup.
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#2: Club’s First Goal
The Orlando Pride played their first match on the road against the Portland Thorns.