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Orlando Pride Signs Kelly Rowswell as Goalkeeper Replacement

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2022) — The Orlando Pride has signed goalkeeper Kelly Rowswell (rows-well) as a goalkeeper replacement ahead of the team’s Friday match against Portland Thorns FC. Rowswell will be available for selection, with both Erin McLeod and Kaylie Collins out for the match due to injury.

Rowswell joins the Pride after a season with French side GPSO 92 Issy. A graduate of Rollins College, Rowswell finished her collegiate career with 48 games played and a total of 210 saves. The Windermere, Fla. native was named to the All SSC First Team three times - her freshman to junior campaigns - with her senior season cut short due to injury.

The Pride will host the Thorns at Exploria Stadium on Friday night, a 7 p.m. ET kickoff with the match streaming on Paramount+.

Kelly Rowswell (rows-well)
Position: Goalkeeper
Number: 40
Height: 5-8
Born: Cincinnati, Ohio on January 28, 1998
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
College: Rollins College
Citizenship: USA / ENG