NWSL Player
Nicole Payne
As of 1 November 2026, Nicole Payne has 1 goal and 0 assists for Orlando Pride in the 2026 NWSL season, with 0.4 expected goals (xG) in 577 minutes. Her 1 goal ranks 123rd of 404 NWSL players.
Nicole Payne 2026
Season by match
Her season as a table
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xG total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 Mar | v Seattle Reign FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Fri 20 Mar | v Denver Summit FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Wed 25 Mar | at Chicago Stars FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sun 29 Mar | at Gotham FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Fri 3 Apr | v Angel City FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Fri 24 Apr | at Racing Louisville FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sat 2 May | v Washington Spirit | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fri 8 May | v North Carolina Courage | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Tue 12 May | at Boston Legacy FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sat 16 May | at Denver Summit FC | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sun 24 May | at San Diego Wave FC | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Fri 29 May | v Bay FC | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| Fri 3 Jul | at Angel City FC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Fri 10 Jul | v Kansas City Current | – | – | – | – | 0.12 |
| Wed 15 Jul | v Boston Legacy FC | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Sat 18 Jul | at Utah Royals FC | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Fri 24 Jul | v Chicago Stars FC | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Fri 31 Jul | at North Carolina Courage | – | – | – | – | 0.26 |
| Fri 7 Aug | v Racing Louisville FC | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Sat 15 Aug | at Portland Thorns FC | – | – | – | – | 0.26 |
| Sun 23 Aug | at Washington Spirit | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.34 |
| Sat 29 Aug | v Utah Royals FC | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.37 |
| Sun 6 Sep | v Houston Dash | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Fri 11 Sep | at Kansas City Current | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Sat 19 Sep | v Portland Thorns FC | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Sun 27 Sep | at Bay FC | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Fri 2 Oct | v San Diego Wave FC | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Sun 18 Oct | at Houston Dash | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Sun 25 Oct | v Gotham FC | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
| Sun 1 Nov | at Seattle Reign FC | – | – | – | – | 0.37 |
2026 in context
| Stat | Season | Per 90 | In the leagueRank | Of her club’sClub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.16 | 123rd of 404 | 3% |
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 185th of 404 | 0% |
| Shots | 8 | 1.25 | 209th of 404 | 2% |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.16 | 252nd of 404 | 1% |
| Expected goals | 0.4 | 0.06 | 255th of 404 | 1% |
| Expected assists | 0.1 | 0.01 | 306th of 404 | 0% |
Per 90 minutes played. Ranked among every NWSL player with the total recorded this season; ties share a place. Her share of the total by her club’s players, when it is known: she and every teammate played for that club alone.
What stands out
1.2 shots per 90, 184% above the average NWSL defender. Position average 0.4.
0.8 take-ons won per 90, top 6% of 99 NWSL defenders. Position median 0.2.
Natalia Ramos closest WSL profile, Liverpool. By 15 measures among defenders with 450+ minutes.
2-0-2 record when she starts, 1.50 points per match. 4 starts, NWSL this season.
577 minutes, 4 starts in 12 appearances. NWSL this season.
Her profile among defenders
Her profile as a table
| Per 90 | Her | NWSL percentile | Both leagues |
|---|---|---|---|
| completed passes | 15.8 | 9 | 7 |
| forward passes | 3.9 | 9 | 6 |
| passes into the final third | 1.1 | 9 | 9 |
| passes into the box | 0.3 | 53 | 48 |
| take-ons won | 0.8 | 94 | 91 |
| shots | 1.3 | 97 | 93 |
| goals | 0.2 | 97 | 93 |
| tackles won | 0.6 | 27 | 24 |
| interceptions | 0.3 | 10 | 8 |
| ball recoveries | 3.1 | 34 | 28 |
| clearances | 0.3 | 7 | 5 |
| aerial duels won | 0.2 | 12 | 9 |
| recoveries in the final third | 0.5 | 92 | 89 |
| pass accuracy | 69% | 10 | 10 |
| aerial success | 33% | 11 | 13 |
With her on and off the pitch
Orlando Pride’s goals for and against in regulation time, from starts, substitutions and goal minutes.
Players with the closest profile
Her closest WSL profiles
Matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Result | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | A |  Seattle Reign FC | 0–1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sun 25 Oct | H |  Gotham FC | 1–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sun 18 Oct | A |  Houston Dash | 2–1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Fri 2 Oct | H |  San Diego Wave FC | 1–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sun 27 Sep | A |  Bay FC | 3–1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sat 19 Sep | H |  Portland Thorns FC | 1–4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Fri 11 Sep | A |  Kansas City Current | 2–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sun 6 Sep | H | Houston Dash | 3–1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sat 29 Aug | H |  Utah Royals FC | 1–2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 23 Aug | A |  Washington Spirit | 1–0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
The latest 10 of 30 matches. Score and result from her club’s side; a dash where she did not play or the record does not carry the figure. Her line is the match’s when it is her club’s on the same day. Her record may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Seasons
| Season | Club | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Orlando Pride ORL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 577 |
One row per club and season; a transfer keeps separate rows. Records may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride11th 36 ptsPlays like
Rebeca BernalWashington Spirit, per 90 assists 0.00 and 0.00, xA 0.01 and 0.030.912Narumi MiuraUtah Royals FC, per 90 assists 0.00 and 0.00, xA 0.01 and 0.040.913
Deja DavisBoston Legacy FC, per 90 xA 0.01 and 0.01, assists 0.00 and 0.000.89Nearest seasons per 90 minutes among NWSL players with 450 minutes or more, by goals, assists, xG, xA, shots and shots on target, standardized. 1.00 is the same profile. Her figure first.
Compare her with Rebeca Bernal, Narumi Miura or Deja Davis.
