Orlando Pride shut down Racing Louisville for 1-0 victory

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Barbra Banda scores to give Orlando Pride the lead

Barbra Banda's goal gives Orlando Pride the home lead vs. Racing Louisville.

Updated: Sep 5, 2024, 03:17 pm

The Orlando Pride held off Racing Louisville FC on Saturday at Exploria Stadium to secure a 1-0 win. Barbra Banda's header in the first half proved decisive as the Pride improved their record to 5-3-0 (18 points). Racing Louisville FC fell to 1-5-1 (8 points) with the loss.

Banda scored the game's only goal in the 17th minute off an assist from Emily Sams. 

Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made three saves for the clean sheet. Meanwhile, her counterpart, Katie Lund made four saves to keep her team within striking distance. Louisville had chances, including Abby Erceg header which went just wide following a corner kick by Carson Pickett late in the first half, but couldn't capitalize. 

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