Orlando Pride

Starting XI: How the Orlando Pride will line up in their NWSL Challenge Cup opener

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The Orlando Pride's team sheet has dropped ahead of their midweek matchup to start the UKG Challenge Cup against the North Carolina Courage. 

Another changeup in goal as Carly Nelson gets her Pride debut along with Tori Hansen in defense. Summer Yates also gets her first start with the Pride. 

Megan Montefusco and Viviana Villacorta get their first starts of the season, while Ally Watt returns from injury after missing the Pride's last match. 

Here's how the rest of the Pride’s lineup looks ahead of kickoff at 7:00 p.m. on Paramount+.

Orlando Pride lineup: Carly Nelson, Tori Hansen, Emily Madril, Megan Montefusco, Kylie Strom, Viviana Villacorta, Mikayla Cluff, Summer Yates, Erika Tymrak, Messiah Bright, Ally Watt

Substitutions: Kaylie Collins, Maliah Morris, Haley McCutcheon, Caitlin Cosme, Kerry Abello, Marta, Adriana