Orlando Pride defender Toni Pressley has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has started treatment, the team announced on Wednesday. Pressley underwent surgery on Friday at Orlando Health Hospital on Aug. 2 as part of her treatment.
No other details regarding the stage of her cancer or further treatment were released, but Pressley has been placed on the club's disabled list temporarily.
The former Florida State star joined the Pride in 2015. Pressley has made 52 appearances for Orlando during her tenure with the team including nine this season. The 29-year-old player has three career NWSL goals.