February 14, 2022

Orlando Pride 2022 Preview: Exclusive Darian Jenkins Interview | Biggest roster signings, most detrimental losses and burning questions (Soccer 2/14)

55 minutes

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman prepare for the 2022 NWSL Season with a full Orlando Pride preview. They run through the roster starting with new head coach from UCLA Amanda Cromwell and her staff. Sandra and Lisa label their Biggest Roster Signings for the Pride in the offseason, the most Detrimental Losses for Orlando and take a shot at their starting IX based on the preseason roster (5:57). They look at the young players signed and name the Young Prospect of the squad (14:50) and which veteran needs to step up as with their Essential Experience (17:26). The biggest burning question for Orlando Pride heading into 2022: Will they lean into their rebuild (24:37)? Listen to hear the A3 projected finish for the Pride based on the pre-season roster, new signings and biggest losses. The second half of the episode, Sandra and Lisa welcome Orlando Pride forward Darian Jenkins to the show (33:37). Despite being traded from Kansas City in the offseason, Darian discusses being with the Pride and the comfort of being back with her collegiate coaching staff from UCLA in Amanda Cromwell and Sam Greene. She gives her thoughts on the league’s structural change with the CBA, how she stays ready off the field, and she opens up about why she has a sports psychologist and how it’s helped her on the field.

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