Sydney Leroux is having a moment.

The Pride striker has been on a scoring tear this season, helping to keep Orlando unbeaten and atop the NWSL standings. On Wednesday, Leroux notched a brace to lead Orlando past Kansas City.

This campaign is somewhat of a renaissance for Leroux, who had her second child in 2019 and returned to the pitch only three months after giving birth. Leroux’s comeback was delayed twice, first by the pandemic and then when Orlando skipped the 2020 Challenge Cup because of COVID-19 protocols. Read More