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The NWSL is back! And the reigning champion Orlando Pride are ready to kick off their title defense tonight.
The Pride play in one of two regular-season openers Friday night, hosting the newly renamed Chicago Stars FC. Orlando brings back its one-two attacking punch that broke league records en route to its first NWSL championship in 2024. Barbra Banda led the league last season with 17 goals, while Brazilian legend Marta came in fourth with 11. The Pride did lose one of their key playmakers in Adriana.
Formerly the Red Stars, Chicago is anchored by a pair of USWNT greats in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and striker Mallory Swanson, though she announced she will miss tonight’s match for personal reasons. They do boast a rising star in 17-year-old Micayla Johnson and an international sensation in Brazilian forward Ludmila.
Here’s what to know about the match, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
How to watch Orlando Pride vs Chicago Stars: TV schedule, streaming info
- Start time: 8 p.m.
- TV channel: Not on traditional TV.
- Live streaming: Prime Video
Watch Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Stars FC live on Prime
Orlando Pride schedule
Here’s a look at Orlando Pride’s upcoming schedule. All times Eastern:
- Tonight: vs. Chicago Stars, 8 p.m. | Prime
- March 23: at Gotham FC, 5 p.m. | ESPN2
- March 29: vs. San Diego Wave, noon | ESPN
- April 12: at Seattle Reign, 7:30 p.m. | ION
- April 19: vs. Washington Spirit, 5 p.m. | ION
- April 25: vs. Angel City, 8 p.m. | Prime
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