The Orlando Pride have hired Marc Skinner as head coach for the 2019 NWSL season, the team announced on Monday. Skinner joins the Pride as the second-ever head coach in club history. Before coming to the NWSL, Skinner spent the last two and half seasons as the manager at Birmingham City Women F.C. of England’s […]

The Orlando Pride have hired Marc Skinner as head coach for the 2019 NWSL season, the team announced on Monday.Skinner joins the Pride as the second-ever head coach in club history. Before coming to the NWSL, Skinner spent the last two and half seasons as the manager at Birmingham City Women F.C. of England’s FA Women’s Super League. “I want to thank the Orlando City SC organization for giving me the opportunity to lead the Pride ahead of the 2019 NWSL season,” Skinner said in a press release. “I believe that this is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I’m excited to see what the group can bring to this league, and my staff and I will work hard to give them the direction to reach new heights.” [Empty Body] “Marc will bring a breath of fresh air to the Pride through his modern approach to the game while instilling a foundation of principles to build from. He is both an innovative and progressive manager. We have an incredible opportunity in 2019 and beyond, and we are confident that Marc has the ability to create a winning culture with the Pride,” Orlando Pride General Manager Erik Ustruck said. Skinner is also a UEFA “A” License holder. The Pride finished the 2018 NWSL season in seventh place with an overall record of 8-10-6. Skinner and the Pride will begin their fourth season as a club in the NWSL in April. Skinner’s support staff will be announced at a later date.