Grace Chanda to join the NWSL's Pride after the Paris Olympics

The Orlando Pride have signed Zambian midfielder Grace Chanda through the 2025 season with a mutual option for 2026. Chanda, who has played for Madrid CFF since 2022, is expected to join the Pride following Zambia's appearance in this summer's Olympics, the Pride announced Thursday. A fixture on the Zambian national team, the 26-year-old Chanda did not play in the Women's World Cup last year because of an undisclosed illness before the tournament that required hospitalization.