- Angharad James - 45'+5'
- Bethany Balcer - 48'
- Bethany Balcer - 83'
- Emily Sams - 9'
- Barbra Banda - 18', 58'
Barbra Banda's brace lifts Orlando Pride over Seattle Reign FC
Barbra Banda restores Orlando Pride lead
Barba Banda tucks home the loose ball to put the Orlando Pride up 3-2 vs. the Seattle Reign.
Barbra Banda netted two goals, including the winner, as the Orlando Pride edged Seattle Reign FC 3-2 at Lumen Field on Saturday.
Emily Sams opened the scoring for Orlando with a stunning left-footed shot from outside the box in the ninth minute. Banda doubled the Pride's lead in the 18th minute when she scored via a cross, assisted by Adriana.
Angharad James pulled one back for Seattle with a right-footed shot assisted by Ji So-Yun just before halftime. Bethany Balcer then equalized for the Reign, assisted by Jess Fishlock, early in the second half following a fast break.
However, it was Banda who sealed Orlando's win with her second goal late in the game off a corner.
ESPN Generative AI Services creates recaps from event data and/or transcripts that are reviewed by human editors before posting; email support@espncustomercare.com for corrections.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Elijio Arreguin
NWSL Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando Pride | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | +25 | 57 |
Washington Spirit | 25 | 17 | 2 | 6 | +22 | 53 |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | +18 | 53 |
Kansas City Current | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | +24 | 52 |
North Carolina Courage | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | +7 | 39 |
Chicago Red Stars | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | -5 | 32 |
Portland Thorns FC | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | -1 | 31 |
Bay FC | 25 | 10 | 1 | 14 | -11 | 31 |
Racing Louisville FC | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 28 |
Utah Royals | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -15 | 25 |
Angel City FC | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 24 |
Seattle Reign FC | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -16 | 23 |
San Diego Wave FC | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 22 |
Houston Dash | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -21 | 20 |