NWSL Season Opener - 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.
Preview: NWSL Season Opener - 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.
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