The reigning champion Orlando Pride opened the National Women's Soccer League season on Friday night with a 6-0 home field rout over the Chicago Stars.

Orlando Pride: Reigning Shield winners and NWSL Champions, the Pride are back, with most of their title winning roster in tact. In fact, they're welcoming back key pieces from injury, and Rafaelle adds another layer to the Pride's backline as Barbra Banda, Marta, and Ally Watt handle the attack.

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.