The Orlando Pride's final roster spot has been filled by Brazilian-American midfielder Leah Fortune.

Fortune is a dual citizen -- born to American parents in São Paolo, Brazil and raised in Chicago -- so will not occupy an international roster spot.

Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni said Fortune impressed him with her versatility when she practiced with the team as a trialist during the National Women's Soccer League preseason.

Sermanni waited to fill the final roster spot after watching the team's first few regular-season games so he could find someone whose skills matched the team's needs.

“She came into preseason well-prepared, and her work ethic and professionalism have been evident from day one,” Sermanni said in a statement released by the club. “With her ability to play effectively at numerous positions, Leah is going to add even greater flexibility to our squad.”

Charles King / Orlando Sentinel Orlando Pride midfielder Leah Fortune participates in the team's first practice. The Pride began its inaugural season in the National Women’s Soccer League on Monday when the club kicked off preseason training at Moores Station in Sanford. Orlando Pride midfielder Leah Fortune participates in the team's first practice. The Pride began its inaugural season in the National Women’s Soccer League on Monday when the club kicked off preseason training at Moores Station in Sanford. (Charles King / Orlando Sentinel) (Charles King / Orlando Sentinel)

Before joining the Pride, Fortune was an assistant women's soccer coach at the University of South Carolina Upstate. In 2015, she played for the Charlotte Lady Eagles in the now-defunct W-League, leading the league in assists (7) and coming in second for goals (13).

Internationally, Fortune represented Brazil in two under-20 FIFA Women's World Cups. In her first appearance for the country's senior team during a 2012 Olympic qualifier, she tore her ACL.

She also played soccer at the University of Texas for two years before transferring to Lee University, where she led her team to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship.