PRIDE

but this tournament, a lot will come down to mentality in games.”

Krieger said there is a clear difference between last season and the bonds the Pride have forged during videoconference team meetings while in quarantine and later as they returned to the pitch for training.

“Everyone is, I feel like, completely bought in,” she said. “Everyone’s so excited to be out here, to be training again and we’re having a lot of fun. We’re working really hard and we’re working a lot on the small little details that’s going to make a difference.

“I know it’s going to be tough in a certain amount of time, a short amount of time, that we have to prepare

together in order to prepare for the tournament, but it’s really good work that we’re doing and I feel like everyone’s bought in and exciting.”

Three out of the Pride’s first four matches will be played at night and all will be streamed on CBS All Access, the club learned Tuesday when the NWSL released kickoff times for matches.

Orlando Pride Challenge Cup Schedule

June 27: Chicago Red Stars,

10 p.m.

July 1: Portland Thorns,

12:30 p.m.

July 5: North Carolina

Courage, 10 p.m.

July 9: Sky Blue FC, 10 p.m. July 17: Quarterfinal 1, 12:30

p.m.

July 17: Quarterfinal 2, 10

p.m.

July 18: Quarterfinal 3, 12:30

p.m.

July 18: Quarterfinal 4, 10 p.m.

July 22: Semifinal 1, 12:30 p.m.

July 22: Semifinal 2, 10 p.m. July 26: Championship, 12:30 p.m.

All matches will be streamed on CBS All Access and Twitch. Championship also will air on CBS.