Orlando Pride

Starting XI: How the Orlando Pride will start hosting the North Carolina Courage

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ORLANDO, Fla. —The Orlando Pride's team sheet is out as they prepare to host the North Carolina Courage in a midweek matchup at INTER&Co Stadium.

With Brianna Martinez suspended, Head Coach Seb Hines moves Haley McCutcheon to fill in as fullback, while Kerry Abello slots in at midfield. Ally Watt will get the start after coming off the bench in the last match, with that being the only change in the starting lineup in terms of personnel.

Rookie Alex Kerr gets her first appearance in a Pride lineup, as she will be available off the bench.

Marta and Adriana also remain out due to injuries.

Here's the rest of the Pride’s lineup ahead of kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on NWSL+ (National) and Bally Sports Sun (Local):

Orlando Pride lineup: Anna Moorhouse, Haley McCutcheon, Emily Sams, Rafaelle, Kylie Strom (C), Kerry Abello, Angelina, Summer Yates, Ally Watt, Julie Doyle, Barbra Banda

Substitutions: McKinley Crone, Ally Lemos, Amanda Allen, Evelina Duljan, Mariana Larroquette, Celia, Carrie Lawrence, Alex Kerr, Cori Dyke