Orlando City SC has named Nicole Surdyka as the club's new Director of Medical & Performance. In her new role, Surdyka will oversee all medical operations, return-to-play processes, sports science, performance, and nutrition across the club. She will also collaborate with the club's medical, performance, and technical staffs, as well as Orlando Health, the official medical team of the Pride. Surdyka joins the club with over a decade of experience in elite women's soccer, professional sport, and high-performance environments. Her background includes leadership roles with OL Reign, the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, and the LA Galaxy, as well as extensive work rehabilitating and supporting professional and youth athletes. She also holds a Master of Sport Directorship from Manchester Metropolitan University, where her dissertation focused on developing frameworks for athlete health and performance in elite women's football. Most recently, Surdyka served as a Sports Physical Therapist at Phoenix Children's Sports Medicine and as Founder and CEO of Femme Football Collective, an education and professional development organization dedicated to elevating standards across women's soccer. Orlando City SC's new Director of Medical & Performance, Nicole Surdyka, is set to elevate the club's medical and performance environment. Her expertise in women's football, return-to-play, and high-performance systems will be invaluable to the club. Surdyka's leadership and commitment to evidence-based practice make her an exceptional addition to the Pride. She is honored to join the club and contribute to an organization that is deeply committed to advancing the women's game. Throughout her career, Surdyka has focused on building athlete-centered systems that support both performance and long-term health. The Pride's vision aligns perfectly with that mission, and she is excited to work alongside this incredible staff and group of players.