BARBRA BANDA NEWS

Barbra Banda's record-breaking hat trick powers Orlando to 3-1 victory over Utah

Barbra Banda scored the fastest hat trick in National Women’s Soccer League history and the Orlando Pride snapped a three-game winless streak with a 3-1 win over the Utah Royals

MAY 24

Chawinga scores as Current beat Pride 1-0 in battle of NWSL's top teams

Temwa Chawinga scored her fifth goal of the season and the Kansas City Current beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League

MAY 17

Gift Monday scores as Spirit wins 1-0 to end Pride's undefeated streak

Gift Monday scored in the 63rd minute and the short-handed Washington Spirit beat Orlando 1-0, handing the Pride their first loss of the National Women’s Soccer League season

APRIL 20

Venezuelan NWSL star opts out of national team duty fearing possible return issues

Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos says she did not play for Venezuela’s national team in a pair of recent games because of concerns she might not be able to return to the U...

APRIL 10

Zambia's US-based soccer stars warned off China tournament due to travel limits

Zambia’s soccer federation says four of its U.S.-based players have been withdrawn from the squad set to travel to a tournament in China because of U.S. travel restrictions

APRIL 3

Chawinga's goal sets the tone for Current's 3-0 win over Royals

Temwa Chawinga opened the scoring after just 22 minutes as the Kansas City Current eased past the Utah Royals 3-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League

MARCH 30

Orlando Pride star Barbra Banda the target of anti-trans abuse, even though she's a woman. Here's what to know The NWSL said it is investigating reports of fans hurling racist and transphobic chants at Orlando Pride star Barbra Banda.

MARCH 26 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fans' reported 'hateful language' against Barbra Banda

The National Women’s Soccer League, its players union and the Orlando Pride and Gotham FC have denounced reports of “hateful language” directed at Pride forward Barbra Banda

MARCH 25

Stars fall to Pride in NWSL season opener The Stars suffered a 6-0 loss to the reigning champion Pride in the NWSL season opener in Orlando. Barbra Banda scored a pair of goals for t...

MARCH 15 • SUNTIMES.COM

Banda scores twice and Orlando routs Chicago 6-0 in NWSL opener

The reigning NWSL champion Orlando Pride opened the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season with a 6-0 rout over the Chicago Star

MARCH 15

Pride score early, often to begin title defense with blowout of Stars Haley McCutcheon’s seventh-minute goal set the tempo, while Barbra Banda recorded a brace and an assist, as the reigning NWSL champion Orlan...

MARCH 15 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Defending NWSL champion Orlando Pride hope to repeat success this season

With a dramatic turnaround last season, the National Women’s Soccer League champion Orlando Pride are now among the teams to beat as the 2025 season opens

MARCH 13

Ademola Lookman and Barbra Banda are players of the year at African soccer awards

Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman and Zambia striker Barbra Banda have won the men’s and women’s African player of the year awards

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Marta, Orlando Pride claim 1st NWSL championship in 1-0 win over Spirit

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Barbra Banda's goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride's turnaround season

With the addition of Zambian forward Barbra Banda and the steadying presence of Brazilian superstar Marta, the Orlando Pride are undefeated and hovering atop the league

JUNE 25, 2024

Banda and Marta have 2 goals each and the Pride rout the Royals 6-0

Barbra Banda scored twice to give her a league-leading 10 goals and the Orlando Pride remained undefeated with a 6-0 victory over the Utah Royals in the National Women’s Soccer Lea...

JUNE 22, 2024

Barbra Banda scores 2 goals as Orlando Pride win 8th straight, 2-1 over Portland

Barbra Banda scored two goals and the Orlando Pride beat the Portland Thorns 2-1 to extend their winning streak to eight games

MAY 25, 2024

Barbra Banda's 2 goals keep Orlando Pride undefeated in NWSL

Barbra Banda was involved in all four of Orlando’s goals and the Pride beat the North Carolina Courage 4-1 to remain one of three undefeated teams in the National Women’s Soccer Le...

MAY 2, 2024

Barbra Banda joins her Orlando Pride teammates for her first practice with the team

Forward Barbra Banda has officially joined the Orlando Pride after helping the Zambian women’s national team secure a spot at this summer’s Olympics

APRIL 16, 2024

Banda acquired by the Orlando Pride for second-highest transfer fee in women's soccer

The Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League have acquired Zambian forward Barbra Banda for a club-record transfer fee

MARCH 8, 2024