Orlando v North Carolina
Orlando Pride defeat North Carolina Courage 4-1
Barbra Banda tallied two goals and an assist to lead the Orlando Pride to a 4-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage on Wednesday at Exploria Stadium.
Pride defender Emily Sams' own goal in the 52nd minute gave North Carolina its only score of the match.
Ally Watt opened the scoring for Orlando in the 18th minute with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Banda following a fast break. Banda then doubled the Pride's lead six minutes later with her own right-footed effort from close range, this time set up by Watt's cross.
Julie Doyle added another goal for Orlando before halftime, capitalizing on a fast break to make it 3-0.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Natalie Simon
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel City FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| Houston Dash | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| North Carolina Courage | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Gotham FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Kansas City Current | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Bay FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Orlando Pride | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Denver Summit FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Washington Spirit | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Utah Royals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
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