Orlando Pride Loans Forward Amanda Allen to Lexington Sporting Club
Up-and-Coming Talent to Gain Valuable Experience in USL Super League
In a move that promises to augment its on-field performance for the 2024/2025 season, the Orlando Pride has loaned forward Amanda Allen to the USL Super League side, Lexington Sporting Club. The announcement, which was made on September 5, 2024, has met with unanimous congratulations from the various quarters of the soccer community. This strategic maneuver is set to ensure Allen’s continued development as a key player by granting her significant field time.
The phenomenally talented Allen has been given the right to recall, an option that will ensure that the Orlando Pride retains its direct input into the player’s professional growth. “Amanda has shown her potential and maturity during her time here in Orlando and we’re happy to find an opportunity for her to get more minutes on the field,” Haley Carter, VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director duly noted during the announcement.
A Rising Soccer Star
In the current season, Allen has featured in eight matches for the Orlando Pride, which includes a game-changing assist during the Pride’s season opener against Louisville. The 86th-minute move showcased her prowess and reaction speed, helping to level a game where the Pride had been trailing with a 2-0 deficit and reduced to 10 players. This crucial intervention underscores her impressive contribution to the team so far.
Allen made soccer history as the youngest player ever to sign a contract and debut for the Orlando Pride. She gained her first taste of NWSL action on May 6, 2023, facing off against Racing Louisville at the tender age of 18 years, two months, and 15 days, a testament to her incredible talent and ambition.
A Bright Future Ahead
With Allen’s transfer to Lexington Sporting Club the young forward is expected to enjoy increased playtime, a factor that can greatly expedite her growth and mastery of the sport. Orlando Pride officials expressed their optimism in watching her progress, confirming that they would “continue to support her from afar during this loan spell.”
Announcement:The Orlando Pride has loaned forward Amanda Allen to USL Super League’s Lexington SC for the duration of the USL Super League 2024-25 season.
The football fraternity is eagerly watching the next steps of this rising star and the positive impact she is set to have on Lexington Sporting Club is anticipated. Amanda Allen could be one to watch in the near future as she carves out her path in professional soccer and continues to make waves with her skill, determination and sheer love of the beautiful game.
