- Angharad James-Turner - 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 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 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 30 |
| Orlando Pride | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +12 | 25 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +9 | 23 |
| Washington Spirit | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 22 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 17 |
| Gotham FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 15 |
| Bay FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| Angel City FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| North Carolina Courage | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 11 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -16 | 6 |
| Utah Royals | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 |
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