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Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams named 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla., (Nov. 21, 2024) — The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that defender Emily Sams has been voted the 2024 NWSL Defender of the Year, becoming the first player from the Pride to win the award. Sams ranked second in the NWSL in recoveries (163) and is the