The 2017 season was Orlando Pride's second season. The team competed in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States.
Squad information
Roster
No.PositionNationPlayer
Transactions
2017 NWSL College Draft Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2017 college draft was held on January 12, 2017. Orlando had two selections.
RoundPickPlayerCollegeStatus322 Danica EvansFW University of ColoradoSigned432 Nickolette DriesseMF Penn State UniversitySigned
In DatePlayerPrevious clubFee/notesRef. November 2, 2016 Ali Krieger DF Washington Spirit Traded second-overall spot in the Distribution Ranking Order to Washington January 19, 2017 Alanna Kennedy DF Western New York Flash Trade for midfielder Sam Witteman January 23, 2017 Chioma Ubogagu FW Houston Dash Trade for Orlando’s natural third-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft April 15, 2017 Marta FW FC Rosengård May 20, 2017 Rachel Hill FW UConn Signed after college graduation. Caroline Stanley GK Sky Blue FC Signed off waivers as a goalkeeper replacement for injured Ashlyn Harris. June 21, 2017 Alex Morgan FW Olympique Lyonnais Féminin Officially added to the active roster.
Out DatePlayerDestination clubFee/notesRef. June 21, 2017 Christina Burkenroad FW IK Grand Bodø Waived. July 3, 2017 Laura Alleway DF Melbourne Victory Waived.
Staff ExecutiveCoaching staff
Match results
Preseason
National Women's Soccer League
Results summary
Results
League standings
NWSL Playoffs
The top four teams from the regular season will compete for the NWSL Championship. Final seeding to be determined by 10:30 pm EST Saturday, Sept. 30th.
Semi-finals
Media The NWSLsoccer.com website and the Go90 app have the exclusive rights to streaming all games live on each of their platforms. In addition, the league has partnered with the Lifetime Network to air a "Game of the Week" on Saturdays for the 24-week Regular Season. The Pride were selected for 7 matches on the slate. The dates are:
Sat., Apr. 15 / 3 p.m. kickoff / Portland Thorns FC vs. Orlando Pride
Sat., Apr. 22 / 4 p.m. kickoff / Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit
Sat., June 24 / 3:30 p.m. kickoff** / Orlando Pride vs. Houston Dash
Sat., July 22 / 3:30 p.m. kickoff** / Chicago Red Stars vs. Orlando Pride
Sat., Aug. 12 / 7:30 p.m. kickoff** / Orlando Pride vs. Sky Blue FC
Sat., Sept. 2 / 3:30 p.m. kickoff**/ Orlando Pride vs. Boston Breakers
Sat., Sept. 9 / 3:30 p.m. kickoff** / Orlando Pride vs. Seattle Reign FC
The NWSL announced on August 17 that the Game of the Week on Lifetime for Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. ET featured the Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns FC at Orlando City Stadium. Lifetime also aired their away match at FC Kansas City on August 26.
** New schedule adjustments issued on June 12 by the NWSL and Lifetime Network airtimes revised for player safety due to extreme temperatures and allowance for hydration breaks.
Honors and awards
NWSL Awards
NWSL Team of the Year Team Position Player Ref. Best XI Defender Ali Krieger Best XI Forward Marta Second X1 Defender Steph Catley Second X1 Forward Alex Morgan
NWSL Monthly Award
NWSL Player of the Month
Month Player Month's Statline Ref. August Alex Morgan 7 Goals; 2 Assist; 13 Shots on Goal; 11 Chances Created September Marta 2 Goals; 13 Chances Created; 85% Passing Accuracy
NWSL Team of the Month
Month Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards Ref. June Ali Krieger Marta July Marta August Ali Krieger Steph Catley Marta Alex Morgan** September Marta Alanna Kennedy
NWSL Weekly Awards
NWSL Goal of the Week
Week Result Player Ref. 2 Danica Evans 3 Camila 9 Camila 13 Toni Pressley 16 Marta 18 Alex Morgan 22 Alanna Kennedy
NWSL Save of the Week
Week Result Player Ref. 1 Ashlyn Harris 2 Monica 4 Ashlyn Harris 9 Aubrey Bledsoe 10 Steph Catley 12 Aubrey Bledsoe 13 Aubrey Bledsoe 17 Ashlyn Harris 18 Ashlyn Harris 22 Ashlyn Harris
Other awards Orlando Pride forward Marta and defender Ali Krieger have been named to the 2017 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Best XI, announced on October 12.
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