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.

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. They begin defense of that title Friday night, when they will play host to the Chicago Stars (formerly the Red Stars after offseason rebranding) at 8 p.

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.

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.

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.

With a dramatic turnaround last season, the National Women's Soccer League champion Orlando Pride are now among the teams to beat as the 2025 season opens.