ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Orlando Pride and defender Oihane Hernández have agreed to a new contract through the end of the 2028 NWSL season, with a mutual option for 2029, it was announced today.
"We're thrilled to keep Oihane in Orlando for the coming years," said Orlando Pride Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Caitlin Carducci. "Since arriving at the Club, she has established herself as an important part of our backline and has consistently demonstrated the professionalism, competitiveness and quality that we value. Her experience at both the club and international levels has made her an invaluable presence on and off the field, and she has embraced everything it means to represent this organization. We're excited to continue building with Oihane and look forward to the role she'll play in helping drive our success in the years ahead."
Since joining the Pride ahead of the 2025 NWSL season, Hernández has made 50 appearances across all competitions and provided three assists over her first two seasons with the Club. During the 2026 campaign, the defender featured in 28 matches while making 27 starts as part of Orlando's backline.
Before arriving in the NWSL, Hernández built an accomplished club career in Spain. The defender spent the 2024 season with Real Madrid Femenino, appearing in 31 matches and recording two assists for Las Blancas. Prior to joining Madrid, she made 109 appearances across five seasons with Athletic Club Femenino, scoring three goals after making her first-team debut during the 2018-19 campaign.
At the international level, Hernández has been a fixture for the Spanish Women's National Team, helping her country capture the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. During the tournament, she appeared in six matches, including appearances in the Round of 16, Quarterfinals and Final. Hernández also represented Spain at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, making four appearances during the competition, including appearances in the semifinal and bronze medal match. Most recently, she earned a call-up to the Spanish Women's National Team during the September 2026 international window.
TRANSACTION: Orlando Pride signs defender Oihane to a new contract through the 2028 NWSL season with a mutual option for the 2029 season.
