Welcome back to Squad Depth with Theo Lloyd-Hughes.

This week, we caught up with Maliah Morris, an American footballer currently playing for Western Sydney Wanderers in the women's A-League in Australia.

Despite not being drafted into the NWSL after graduating from Clemson University in 2023, the flying winger fought her way onto the squad of the Orlando Pride. Eventually, she made her professional debut for the Florida club during the summer.

The 22-year-old from Maryland opened up about what it is like to have to battle for any minutes in the NWSL. What makes the transition from being a top young NCAA player to a first-time pro so challenging?

Don't miss stories from training with Brazilian legend Marta in Orlando, and why Morris made the career choice to play in Australia after the end of the 2023 NWSL season. Plus, what she'll be doing for her first Christmas away from home.

Get to know the outgoing and bubbly Maliah Morris in this week's Squad Depth.

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