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Orlando Pride
The Orlando Pride's 2024 Shield-Championship double launched a new era for the club, and heading into 2026 the Pride are chasing something no NWSL team has sustained: a true dynasty in a league defined by parity.
2016–2022
Years of Struggle
Finding footing in Central Florida
The Orlando Pride joined the NWSL in 2016 with high expectations, featuring stars like Alex Morgan and Marta. But consistent on-field success proved elusive. The 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, and the Pride had to rebuild through the early 2020s.
Key Facts
- Joined the NWSL in 2016 with Alex Morgan as a marquee signing
- Featured Brazilian legend Marta throughout their NWSL tenure
- 2020 season was canceled; several rebuilding years followed
- Shared facilities with MLS's Orlando City SC
2023–Present
Championship Breakthrough
From also-rans to the most dominant team in league history
The Pride's transformation into a championship-caliber squad was one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NWSL history. The 2024 season was historic: Orlando won the NWSL Shield with the best regular-season record in league history, then completed the double by winning the NWSL Championship, defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0. It was only the third time in NWSL history that a team achieved the Shield-Championship double.
Key Facts
- Won the 2024 NWSL Shield with the best regular-season record in league history
- Completed the Shield-Championship double in 2024
- Only the third team in NWSL history to win both the Shield and Championship
- Marta's continued presence linked the club's past struggles to its triumphant present