Solar Bears Add Defenseman Logan Britt

August 8, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, has signed defenseman Logan Britt to an ECHL Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2025-26 season. Britt, 26, enters his second full professional season after appearing in 49 games for the Reading Royals last year. The Crystal Lake, Ill. native tallied 12 points (3g-9a) and was a plus-4, while taking eight minutes in penalties. His ECHL playing rights were acquired by the Solar Bears ... Full Story

Orlando Pride, Marta and Banda Headline 2025 Women's Ballon d'Or Nominees

August 7, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda and midfielder Marta have been nominated for the 2025 Women's Ballon d'Or, while the Pride has been nominated for Women's Club of the year, France Football announced today. It is the first time a team outside of Europe has earned three Ballon d'Or nominations in a single year. "We are incredibly honored to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or Women's Club of the Year award alongside having two of our exceptional players, Barbra Banda and Marta, ... Full Story

Orlando Pride Acquires Goalkeeper Cosette Morché

August 6, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Pride (8-4-2, 26 points) today announced the signing of goalkeeper Cosette Morché to a multi-year contract through the 2027 season, with a mutual option for 2028. Morché joins the Pride after spending last season with Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League. "We're excited to welcome Cosette to Orlando Pride. She brings valuable professional experience from both domestic and international competition," said Haley Carter, Vice President and Sport... Full Story

Simone Charley All Smiles After First NWSL Match in over Two Years

August 5, 2025 - By the time Simone Charley stepped onto the Inter&Co Stadium grass on Sunday, it had been 854 days since she last played professional soccer, a number that Simone herself had been counting leading up to her return. Over two years filled with setbacks, comebacks, more setbacks and recovery. So when the fourth official's board went up, and her number lit across the screen in the Pride's match last night against the Utah Royals, the forward couldn't stop smiling as she took her first steps onto ... Full Story

• Simone Charley All Smiles After First NWSL Match in over Two Years - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 5
• Rookie Forward Cole Kodsi Joins Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) August 5
• Orlando Pride Earns 1-1 Draw against Utah Royals FC - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 3
• Tune In: Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals on NWSL+ and Fan Duel Sports Network - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 3
• What to Watch For, Powered by Verizon, as the Orlando Pride Host the Utah Royals on Florida Night - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 3
• The Assist: Orlando Pride vs. Utah Royals FC - August 3, 2025 - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 2
• Orlando Pride Midfielder Luana and Forward Simone Charley Both Removed from Season Ending Injury List - Orlando Pride (NWSL) August 2
• Orlando Pride Announces Ticket On-Sale Dates for Concacaf W Champions Cup Home Matches - Orlando Pride (NWSL) July 30
• Team Captain Tyler Bird Returns for Seventh Season with Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 30
• Gameplan Podcast Launches to Spotlight the People Driving the Business of Sports - Orlando Pride (NWSL) July 28
• Gameplan Podcast Launches to Spotlight the People Driving the Business of Sports - Orlando City SC (MLS) July 28
• Anthony Bardaro Agrees to Terms with Orlando Solar Bears for 2025-26 Season - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 25
• Orlando Pride's September 19 Home Match against North Carolina Courage Flexed to Prime Video - Orlando Pride (NWSL) July 21
• Orlando Pride Makes History with Largest Full-Team Apparel Collection in the NWSL - Orlando Pride (NWSL) July 17
• Matt MacDonald Named Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach and General Manager - Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) July 10
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Other cities near Orlando, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

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August 9	MLS NEXT Pro	Chattanooga at Orlando	7:00 p.m.
August 9	NWSL	Louisville at Orlando	7:30 p.m.
August 3	NWSL	Utah 1 at Orlando 1	Final
August 3	MLS NEXT Pro	New York City 4 at Orlando 1	Final
July 25	MLS	Orlando 3 at Columbus 1	Final
July 25	MLS NEXT Pro	Orlando 0 at Huntsville 4	Final
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• Muriel's historic hat trick powers Orlando City — will it be enough to advance in Leagues Cup? - MLS Osceola News Gazette (August 8)
• Pride, Marta and Banda nominated for Women’s Ballon d’Or honors - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (August 7)
• Marta is the GOAT of Orlando sports - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (August 7)
• Muriel's historic hat trick powers Orlando City — will it be enough to advance in Leagues Cup? - MLS Osceola News Gazette (August 7)
• Luis Muriel’s 3 goals help Lions trample Necaxa in Leagues Cup match - MLS Orlando Sentinel (August 7)
• Orlando City need win, luck to advance in Leagues Cup play - MLS Orlando Sentinel (August 6)
• Orlando Pride salvage late NWSL draw against Utah Royals - NWSL Osceola News Gazette (August 5)
• Orlando Pride's Watt becomes Denver Summit FC's first player - sources - NWSL NewsBreak - Denver (August 4)
• Orlando Pride's Watt becomes Denver Summit FC's first player - sources - NWSL ESPN (August 4)
• Orlando City defeats Mexican side Atlas 3-1, keeps League Cup hopes alive - MLS Osceola News Gazette (August 4)
• In return to action, Pride tied at home by struggling Utah - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (August 4)
• Utah Royals open 2nd half of season with 1-1 draw in Orlando - NWSL KSL (August 4)
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