Orlandopride Stories

Emma Morgan has always been determined to prove she's a big girl. At two years old, she insists she can walk everywhere, carry Mommy, and absolutely does not need the stroller Alex keeps nearby for when those little legs inevitably get tired. Years later, Emma still hasn't forgotten the stroller-or the teasing that came with it. At eleven, she jokingly offers to carry Alex to the locker room, bringing the whole story full circle. But Emma's life changes again when little Charlie joins the family. Because now there's a two-year-old running around insisting, "I BIG GIRL!" and refusing to listen when Emma tells her she can't carry her. Suddenly, Emma finds herself saying the exact same things Alex once said to her. Between soccer, family adventures, stubborn toddlers, and plenty of sibling rivalry, Emma is about to learn that being the big girl isn't always about being the strongest. Sometimes, it's about being the big sister.

Meet Amanda, her world is.....Different........than what we're used too. Her mommy, Ashlyn Harris, and mamma, Ali Krieger, worked to find ways to help their 4 year old daughter learn at her own pace. If you were to walk into their house, you'd see at least 6 if not 7, (!SORRY!) charts. They all help encourage Amanda to independantly do things without always relying on Ashlyn or Ali. Upstairs they have: a nighttime chart, a morning chart, and a potty chart, Downstairs they have: another potty chart, a bad behavior chart, a good behavior chart, a chore chart, and a mealtime chart.

Meet Emerson Sage Harris-Krieger, a 6-year-old with Autism. While in Florida with the Orlando Pride, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger witnessed this poor girl get rejected by her own family after receiving the diagnosis of Autism. Actually it is Level 2 autism, and therefore her biological family didn't want to carve out the time to care for her.

thirteen-year-old, Sage Grace Krieger expects to be royal pain when she moves with her big sister Ali and Ali's wife, Ashlyn Harris. Standoffish and bristling with teenage angst, Sagewaits for every misplaced and well-meaning question But behind their generous smiles and late-night soccer replays, Ali and Ashlyn offer something she never imagined: a safe place to laugh, to stumble, and to grow As Sage peels back her stubborn defenses, she discovers that family feels like home-and sometimes that's the greatest goal of all.

When a routine afternoon with her closest friend turns into a life-altering moment, Carrie finds herself on the other end of a call from Conselhoelar Tut, pleading for someone to care for her six-month-old niece, Amanda. Without., hesitation carrie says yes-and enlists Marta for her to join on a journey neither of them anticipated. Thrown into sleepless nights and first-time parent panic, the two women navigate every swirl of baby spit-up every, midnight whisper, forging a tender bond that neither expected. As they unravel circumstances that the Amanda brought into their care, they discover long-buried family secrets, test the limits of their own strengths, and learn that love can be found in the most surprising places. Filled with moments of, laughter, doubt and pure wonder, this is a story resilience of and hope-where becoming a family means stepping into the unknown and finding yourself in the unelilikest of companions.

At dawn on an empty highway, veteran defender Ali Kreiger slams on her brakes to avoid a terrified ten-year-old sprinting into her path. In that heartbeat, two lives collide-and nothing will ever be the same. The child's haunted eyes and whispered name, Regina Grace Knolles, pull Ali into a mystery of loss and fear she can't ignore. her wife, goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, by her side, Ali unravels the desperate journey that brought Regina here-and finds the courage to rewrite her future. From a roadside rescue to a new family name, Regina Grace Kreiger-Harris begins a story of resilience, love, and the fierce beauty of chosen family. In the face of hidden scars and fresh starts, three women discover that sometimes the most extraordinary bonds are forged in a single, life-changing moment.

A story where number 13 falls for 5 but she hides a secret

Ten-year-old Naomi has always felt like a misplaced puzzle piece: moved from one foster home to the next, she's learned to keep her heart guarded-until Marta arrives. Compassionate and determined, Marta sees beyond Naomi's cautious smile to the brave, curious girl hiding inside. As Marta's adopted daughter, Naomi discovers a world where bedtime stories are shared over hot cocoa, where scraped knees are soothed with gentle words, and where questions about her past are met with love, not silence. Yet as Naomi begins to imagine a future filled with belonging, echoes of her early days in the Orlando foster system surface, challenging both her newfound stability and Marta's promise to protect her. Together they must navigate loneliness, fear, and the fragile threads of trust to forge a bond that neither abandonment nor uncertainty can unravel.

At five years old, Addie's life hung by a thread when her own parents, aware she couldn't swim, tossed her into the deep end of a pool. Panic rippled through the onlookers-until legendary soccer star Marta Da Silva dove in without hesitation, pulling the terrified child to safety. That moment of bravery became the starting whistle for a new chapter: Addie grew up under the loving care of Marta and her partner, superstar goalkeeper Carrie Lawrence. As she navigates fame's glare, competitive pressure, and the shadow of her past, Addie must find the courage to claim her own identity-on and off the field. A gripping tale of survival, family bonds, and the fierce determination needed to turn trauma into triumph.

In the shadowy depths of Los Angeles, eight-year-old Cynthia June Leroux vanishes without a trace-unwittingly bait in a ruthless criminal scheme that dares the police to make their next move. When Cynthia's mother, Sydney Leroux, uncovers the chilling truth, she refuses to stand by. Racing against the clock, Sydney follows a trail of cryptic clues from crowded city streets into the decaying underbelly of an abandoned building, determined to outsmart those who've turned her daughter into their pawn. With the LAPD mobilized and every second stretched taut with fear, Sydney's fierce maternal instinct propels her into a pulse-pounding showdown. Will she and the officers arrive in time to rescue Cynthia from her terrifying hideout, or will the city's dark heart claim another victim?

Nine-year-old Jayla Jane Harris arrives on Ashlyn Harris's doorstep under sudden, heart-wrenching circumstances-an emergency adoption born of friend in crisis. Old enough to understand the loss, Jayla carries the weight of separation anxiety and the restless fear of every new face. In Ashlyn's warm, bustling home, Jayla must learn to trust again, finding her voice amid whispered doubts and unfamiliar routines. As two lives intertwine-one seeking refuge, the other driven by compassion-they embark on a delicate journey of healing. With step every tentative forward, Jayla discovers that courage can blossom in unexpected places and home, that is where hope begins.

Y/N Y/L/N was just a simple girl from Westlake, Ohio. She grew up in the same neighbor hood as the famous Paul Brothers, but had absolutely nothing else to do with them besides babysitting and tutoring the boys, she hated it, but loved soccer, it was her escape from everything, she had a great life, but struggled with depression, soccer took that away from her, but in her senior year, a goal keeper from Cincinnati breaks her ankle, and in college, the same keeper, who now goes to Wake Forest University, breaks her ankle.

At ten years old, Sophia Grace Murphy has already lived two lives: her earliest years under Colombia's sun and the fresh start she found in the United States when Casey Murphy made her Sophia's forever mom. Seven years later, there's no ordinary school day for Sophia-her classroom moves wherever Casey's soccer career takes them. From algebra lessons in airport lounges to literature discussions under stadium floodlights, Sophia tackles homework amidst the roar of the crowd. As she sprints toward understanding her heritage and forging friendships in every new town, she comes to discover that roots aren't always planted in one place-and that sometimes, the greatest adventure is finding stability when life never stops moving.

Deep in the shadows of suburban normalcy, Ashlyn Harris encounters a frightened fifteen-year-old whose hollow eyes speak of years spent invisible. One harrowing afternoon, Ashlyn witnesses a moment of despair so raw it tears at her soul-and stirs a fierce determination to rescue this lost girl from the neglect that's held her captive. As anger and sorrow collide, Ashlyn must navigate a maze of family secrets, social indifference, and her own buried fears. In this tale gripping of courage and compassion, two lives entertwine in a race against time, where hope may be the only lifeline left.

Born in Taiwan and tucked into the arms of two of the world's fiercest defenders, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Kreiger, Evie Angel Harris-Kreiger has known only one language since day one: soccer. While other toddlers played with blocks and dolls, three-year-old Evie was pleading for cleats and a spot on the pitch. With every dribble, tackle, and triumphant goal, she lives her parents' legacy while carving out her own-fueling dreams of greatness with the same heart, grit, and unbreakable family bond that made them champions.

Ali Krieger never imagined herself as a mother-yet when an old friend pleads for help, she finds herself welcoming three-year-old Addison Rae into her life. Bright-eyed and wrapped in hopeful curiosity, the Puerto Rican toddler arrives with Ali's heart racing in anticipation of sleepless nights and endless outbursts. But something extraordinary happens: instead of tantrums, Addison greets every morning with laughter; instead of fear, she offers a trust that runs deeper than words. As Ali and Addison navigate late-night whispers, stolen mornings, and the tender rhythms of a new family, they discover how love can bridge cultures, heal old wounds, and create a bond stronger than either ever imagined.

Thirteen-year-old Alexis Jade Gorman has lived in the shadows of a past she can no longer endure. One desperate night, she flees her home and finds herself lost in the cavernous echo of the Orlando Pride's stadium-only to collapse in tears inside the team's locker room. Moments later, defender Ali Krieger returns to celebrate a hard-won victory and stops cold at the sight of this sobbing stranger. Then Ashlyn Harris-Alexis's own adoptive mother and the Pride's celebrated goalkeeper-enters and feels a single, urgent command: "Help this child." In that electrifying instant, two worlds collide, setting in motion a journey of healing, belonging, and the fierce bonds that no secret can sever.

Emily Sonnett's world was recently flipped upside down, putting her in a state of misery and frustration. She feels as though she has lost control over everything that goes on in her life. What happens, however, when someone new comes along and is capable of changing her entire perspective? Will Emily's new friend change her life for the better? Or will her stubborn nature take over?