Barbra Banda's late header lifts Orlando Pride over Bay FC

Sep 21, 2025, 04:14 am

Barbra Banda's late goal secured a 1-0 victory for the Orlando Pride against Bay FC on Friday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

Orlando earned a top-four spot and guaranteed a home quarterfinal berth in the NWSL playoffs with the win.

The game remained scoreless until the 84th minute when Banda headed in a cross from Carson Pickett.

The Pride (15-6-0) showcased their defensive resilience again, with goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse making six crucial saves. The Pride, which defeated Bay FC 1-0 in their last meeting, recorded their fourth consecutive shutout. They have conceded only one goal in their past nine contests.

Bay FC dropped to 8-1-12.

Up next: The Pride will host the Houston Dash on Sept. 28 at Inter&Co Stadium (ION). Bay FC will visit the Seattle Reign on Sept. 29 at Lumen Field (Paramount+).

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