- Six players and four staff members test positive for coronavirus
- Reports say younger players visited nightclubs and bars
The Orlando Pride have withdrawn from the upcoming National Women’s Soccer League tournament after six players and four staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
Sources around the league said a group of younger Orlando players had not maintained social distancing protocols and went to a bars and nightclubs, which are open in Florida as the state reopens. The infections are not thought to have happened during training.
Speaking to a few sources, it appears #NWSL players were supposed to self-isolate but a group of younger Orlando Pride players went out to nightclubs and bars, which have been open in Florida. Transmission was determined not to be through training, which was the main concern.
I’m heartbroken. The majority of our team & staff worked our asses off to put us in the best position to play the game we love again. Not just for ourselves but for our families, friends, fans & our city. Good luck to the teams going to UT. Wish we were there with you. Stay safe.
