- 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.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Elijio Arreguin
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | +27 | 54 |
| Washington Spirit | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | +19 | 47 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | +10 | 44 |
| Kansas City Current | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | +18 | 43 |
| North Carolina Courage | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | +7 | 35 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | -3 | 29 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -1 | 28 |
| Bay FC | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | -7 | 28 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 22 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -13 | 20 |
| Angel City FC | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | -19 | 18 |
| Houston Dash | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -20 | 17 |
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