Orlando Pride dismisses head coach Seb Hines after falling out of playoff contention
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Orlando Pride announced the firing of head coach Seb Hines on Monday, effective immediately. The move comes as the team sits in 12th place, missing current playoff positioning with two months remaining in the season. Goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton was also released as part of the personnel change. Yolanda Thomas will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the campaign. Hines, who was named the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year following the team’s championship season, led the club to an NWSL Shield and the league title just two years ago. Orlando Pride general manager Caitlin Carducci stated the organization determined it was the appropriate time for a leadership transition to align with the club's long-term objectives.
- •Seb Hines and goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton were fired Monday.
- •Yolanda Thomas takes over as interim head coach for the rest of the season.
- •Orlando currently holds 12th place in the league standings.
- •Hines earned NWSL Coach of the Year honors in 2024.
- •Thomas is the first black woman to serve as head coach of an NWSL team.
- 9:08 PMESPN Soccer — NWSL's Orlando fires Hines with team in 12th
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Orlando Pride part ways with head coach Seb Hines
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Orlando Pride fires Seb Hines, the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year, as team falls out of playoff contention
"The Orlando Pride have parted ways with head coach Seb Hines, the club announced Monday afternoon. Hines, who guided the Pride to their first National Women’s Soccer League shield and championship in 2024, will be replaced by assistant head coach Yolanda Thomas, who was appointed interim manager. “We want to express our gratitude to Seb for the dedication, leadership and professionalism he brought to the Club during his time with us,” said Pride Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Ma
"The Orlando Pride have fired Seb Hines as head coach with eight games remaining in the NWSL season and the team in 12th place. Assistant coach Yolanda Thomas will serve as interim head coach.
"Hines is just 2 years removed from leading Orlando to a dominant NWSL Championship run.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 31, 2026, 9:08 PMNWSL's Orlando fires Hines with team in 12th
The Orlando Pride have fired Seb Hines as head coach with eight games remaining in the NWSL season and the team in 12th place. Assistant coach Yolanda Thomas will serve as interim head coach.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:01 PMOrlando Pride part ways with head coach Seb Hines
The Orlando Pride have parted ways with head coach Seb Hines, the club announced Monday afternoon. Hines, who guided the Pride to their first National Women’s Soccer League shield and championship in 2024, will be replaced by assistant head coach Yolanda Thomas, who was appointed interim manager. “We want to express our gratitude to Seb for the dedication, leadership and professionalism he brought to the Club during his time with us,” said Pride Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Ma
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:47 PMOrlando Pride fires Seb Hines, the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year, as team falls out of playoff contention
Hines is just 2 years removed from leading Orlando to a dominant NWSL Championship run.
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