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.

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 regular season begins on Friday and the league is gearing up for an exciting year. Orlando Pride are regning title holders and the Washington Spirit recetly clinched the 2025 Challenge Cup. Offseason moves have already seperated some teams from others,

With the NWSL regular season around the corner, it’s time to check which teams are trending in the right and wrong directions.

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The Washington Spirit got their revenge Friday night against the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium in Florida, winning the 2025 Challenge Cup in penalty kicks. While it won’t erase the loss in the 2024 NWSL championship, Friday’s win was a solid start with a trophy to boot ahead of the start of the regular season.