Orlando Pride vs Chicago Stars FC

Defending NWSL champion Orlando Pride hope to repeat success this season
The surprise party is over for the Orlando Pride. With a dramatic turnaround last year, the league champions are now among the teams to beat as the 2025 National Women's Soccer League season opens. “We did really well last year and so I don’t think we need to change anything.
Pride place defense 1st in quest for NWSL championship repeat
The league’s premier games are played Friday nights on Prime Video, and Orlando only had three last season. There’s no fewer than eight in 2025.
NWSL Season Opener Preview: Orlando Pride Vs. Chicago Stars FC
With the excitement surrounding the new season, all eyes will be on the Pride as they aim to defend their title and set the tone for another championship campaign.
NWSL team-by-team preview: Can Orlando Pride repeat?
With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we take a look at where the 14 clubs stands and how close each is to winning the NWSL championship.
Pride will honor last season’s success before 2025 kickoff
Orlando holds a 7-12-2 record against Chicago but has gone four games unbeaten. Their last meeting was a 4-1 victory last postseason en route to the franchise’s first title.
NWSL 2025 Power Rankings: Can Anyone Stop the Orlando Pride?
With the NWSL regular season around the corner, it’s time to check which teams are trending in the right and wrong directions.
NWSL returns with championship rematch as Orlando Pride face off against Washington Spirit in Challenge Cup
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In title game rematch, Spirit rallies to top Pride for Challenge Cup crown
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The NWSL had a record-breaking year last season. Can it be topped in 2025?
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Marta won’t slow down with Pride as she approaches 40
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From Banda to Zaha - Top 10 Africans to watch in the NWSL and MLS in 2025
African players have been among the outstanding performers in men's and women's football in the USA in recent years, and ...
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ESPN's guide to Africans in the NWSL - History, key players, how to watch
Based in the United States, the NWSL is home to quality players from around the world, including some African stars, like ...