Seattle v Orlando
Barbra Banda's brace lifts Orlando Pride over Seattle Reign FC
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.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Elijio Arreguin
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Wave FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Utah Royals | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| Washington Spirit | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 9 |
| Houston Dash | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 9 |
| Orlando Pride | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Gotham FC | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| North Carolina Courage | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Denver Summit FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Bay FC | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| Kansas City Current | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 6 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 0 |
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