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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | +28 | 50 |
| Washington Spirit | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | +6 | 36 |
| Gotham FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +10 | 30 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +6 | 30 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +4 | 30 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +3 | 30 |
| Orlando Pride | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | +4 | 29 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 26 |
| North Carolina Courage | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 25 |
| Houston Dash | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 23 |
| Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 23 |
| Bay FC | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 18 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | -14 | 15 |
| Utah Royals | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 15 |
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