ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2026) – The Orlando Pride and midfielder Zoe Matthews have agreed to a new contract through the end of the 2028 NWSL with a mutual option for 2029, it was announced today.
Since joining the Pride on July 16, Matthews has made two appearances for the Club, making her Orlando Pride debut on Aug. 1 against the North Carolina Courage.
Prior to arriving in Orlando, Matthews began her professional career with the Houston Dash, becoming the youngest signing in club history at 17 years old. She made her NWSL debut on Oct. 19, 2024, against Seattle Reign FC and made three appearances across all competitions during her rookie season. Matthews later gained European experience through loan spells with Spanish side Dux Logroño, where she appeared in eight matches and made five starts, and Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica.
On the international stage, Matthews has represented both Jamaica and the United States at the youth level. She earned her first call-up to the senior Jamaican Women's National Team at just 15 years old in 2022 and was a member of the U.S. U-16 Women's National Team that captured the 2023 Mondial Montaigu Football Tournament in France, starting in the championship match as the United States defeated the host nation to secure the title.
TRANSACTION: Orlando Pride signs midfielder Zoe Matthews to a new contract through the 2028 season with mutual option through 2029.
