Orlando Pride’s Seb Hines named NWSL Coach of the Year

ORLANDO, Fla. – After helping lead the Orlando Pride to the most points and wins in a season, Seb Hines was named the NWSL Coach of the Year on Tuesday.

Hines, who took over in June 2022 as interim head coach, helped the team reach its first playoff appearance since 2017, including a trip to the finals this season.

According to a news release, the list of finalists was decided after a preliminary round of voting by owners, general managers, coaches, players and media. The finalists were then voted on by fans, owners, general managers, coaches, players and media.

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The Pride have had a record-breaking season, earning a league-best record of 18-2-6.

“The Wetherby, England, native became the all-time winningest coach in Pride history with a 31-30-12 record and led the Pride to the most points in a season (60), most wins in a season (18), longest win streak (8) and longest unbeaten streak (23 in a single season, 24 total), all NWSL records. After a 2-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on October 6, Hines and the Pride secured the first-ever NWSL trophy for the club, the NWSL Shield,” the release read in part.

The Pride will play for the championship against the Washington Spirit on Nov. 23 CPKC at Stadium in Kansas City.

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