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NWSL Scoring Leader Banda Scores 2 Goals in 3-1 Pride Win over Bay FC
Banda scored in the opening minutes, added another after halftime and set up Cori Dyke’s goal as Orlando extended its lead.
- On Friday, Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda scored two goals and provided an assist in a 3-1 victory over Bay FC at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
- With this performance, Banda extended her lead in the NWSL Golden Boot race, now totaling 11 goals in 12 games this season.
- Opening the scoring in the fourth minute, Banda added her second goal in the 51st before defender Cori Dyke netted the Pride's third goal from the top of the box.
- Following the match, Pride head coach Seb Hines stated he did not yet know the full nature of the injury Banda sustained late in the game.
- The NWSL regular season will pause throughout June for the 2026 Men's World Cup, with Bay FC returning to play July 5 against Boston Legacy FC.
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Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC: Final Score 3-1 as Banda Brace Leads Pride to Victory
After dropping two games to expansion teams and stealing a win in San Diego, the Orlando Pride looked to enter the summer break on a good note. The Pride (5-5-2, 17 points) had never lost to Bay FC (3-6-2, 11 points) and used a second-half burst to maintain that winning record and won 3-1 at Inter&Co Stadium. Barbra Banda opened the scoring in the fourth minute and followed it up in the 51st minute with her second. She added an assist to Cori Dy…
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