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Caitlin Carducci brings more than a decade of experience<\/a> in U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League to her new role.\u00a0<\/p>\n She comes to Orlando after most recently serving as the general manager for the Kansas City Current, where she worked for two seasons. During her time with the Current, Carducci helped acquire goalkeeper Lorena \u2013 who\u00a0set a\u00a0new\u00a0NWSL single-season\u00a0record\u00a0with\u00a014 shutouts\u00a0in 2025 \u2013 along with\u00a02024 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year\u00a0Ally\u00a0Sentnor, Orlando Pride said in a press release<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 18: U.S. Soccer’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on March 18, 2023, in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kristian Carreon\/ISI Photos\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n “Caitlin is a proven leader whose experience across every level of women\u2019s soccer and history of building championship-caliber rosters set her apart,” Mark Wilf, Orlando Pride Owner &\u00a0Chairman, said in a released statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n In her career, Carducci played at\u00a0the collegiate level at\u00a0Ashland University<\/a> and served\u00a0as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern University while completing her\u00a0law degree. She also oversaw all professional player registration and FIFA compliance as the Manager of Member Programs for U.S. Soccer.\u00a0<\/p>\n “I\u2019m eager to begin this next chapter, strengthen the inclusive and ambitious culture that defines this club and help push the Pride toward new heights,” Carducci said in a released statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n The backstory:<\/p>\n Carducci takes over from Haley Carter, who joined The Pride ahead of its 2023 season and announced her departure from the team in November after three seasons.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Carter, a former Marine,<\/a> went on to serve as the President of Soccer Operations for the Washington Spirit<\/a> in Washington D.C., the team announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n Who is Orlando Pride?\u00a0 <\/p>\n The Orlando Pride is part of the National Women’s Soccer League in Orlando, Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n Founded in 2015, the team plays in Inter&Co Stadium and is led by Coach Seb Hines \u2013 a former English professional footballer and 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year<\/a> \u2013 and Brazil-native and 2024 NWSL midfielder of the year finalist, Marta<\/a>.<\/p>\n Carducci joins the team after The Pride made some changes to its lineup \u2013 following the semi-finals loss against Gotham FC in November. Since then, the team has traded defender Emily Sams to Angel City<\/a> and acquired defender Hannah Anderson from the Chicago Stars<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Source: Information in this story was gathered from information from an Orlando Pride press release.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/gettyimages-1257641031-scaled.jpg\")
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