Nicole Payne | Orlando City

Player Details

Name

Nicole Payne

Pronunciation

PAY-ne

Height

5' 7"

Date of Birth

1.18.2001 (25)

Birthplace

Birmingham, Alabama

International Club

Nigeria

National Team

Nigeria

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Active

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News Release

Orlando Pride signs Seven Castain, Cara Martin and Nicole Payne to one-year contracts

Career Summary

How Acquired: via Free Agency on Jan 16, 2026

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

Had previous stints with Portland Thorns and Paris Saint-Germain.
In Portland, appeared in 19 regular season matches before coming over on a permanent transfer from the French side.
While with PSG, Payne appeared in two matches after joining the team in July of 2023.

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

Played collegiately for the University of Southern California.
Scored three goals in 16 matches, 15 of which were starts.
Before becoming a Trojan, she spent three years at West Virginia University where she recorded four goals and three assists in 53 matches, while making two NCAA Tournament appearances.