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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns FC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Washington Spirit | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| Gotham FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Houston Dash | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| North Carolina Courage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
| Bay FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Kansas City Current | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 9 |
| Orlando Pride | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Denver Summit FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 6 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
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