Wave drops first match of season, but newcomer Okwuchukwu leaves big impression

Wave drops first match of season, but newcomer Okwuchukwu leaves big impression

Marta converted a second-half penalty kick to seal a 2-1 win over San Diego Wave FC for Orlando Pride, the defending NWSL champions. The Brazilian hit a match-winning penalty kick that kissed the crossbar and beat goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in the 76th minute. The penalty was awarded after Delphine Cascarino fouled Barbra Banda in the box. Haley McCutcheon put the Pride up 1-0 when she poked home a corner kick at the back post in the 50th minute…

Pride improve to 3-0 by topping San Diego

By Kyle Foley Orlando Sentinel Correspondent The Orlando Pride made it three NWSL wins in three games with a 2-1 home victory over San Diego Wave FC on Saturday afternoon. “It was a really gritty win. We’re always happy to get three points. That’s a big deal to protect our home, and we did that today,” Pride defender Cori Dyke said. “San Diego is a really good team, and they caused us some problems that we’ll definitely learn from, but overall, …

Zambian players abroad weekend wrap | LamecK Banda features against Roma

Former ZESCO United ace Enock Sakala Jr. opened his scoring account for Chippa United in the South African top flight. He broke the deadlock for the hosts with a clever right-footed strike as they beat Amazulu 2-1 on Saturday. In Orlando Pride’s 2-1 win over San Diego Wave, Barbra Banda won a penalty, which Marta converted. Meanwhile, Prisca Chilufya came off the bench after the hour mark, but Grace Chanda remained in the dugout. Rachael Kundana…

BARBRA BANDA SHINES AS ORLANDO PRIDE TRIUMPH OVER SAN DIEGO WAVE - The Zambian Observer

BARBRA BANDA SHINES AS ORLANDO PRIDE TRIUMPH OVER SAN DIEGO WAVE IN a thrilling encounter at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando Pride secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against San Diego Wave FC, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches this season. The match, which showcased moments of brilliance and resilience, saw Barbra Banda crowned as the Player […] The post BARBRA BANDA SHINES AS ORLANDO PRIDE TRIUMPH OVER SAN DIEGO WAVE first appeared on T…

San Diego Wave suffer 2-1 loss to Orlando for first defeat of 2025

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San Diego Wave FC Falls 2-1 to Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium  - San Diego Wave Fútbol Club

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 29, 2025) – San Diego Wave FC (1-1-1, 4 points) fell to Orlando Pride (3-0-0, 9 points) 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at Inter&Co Stadium. After a scoreless first half, Orlando scored the opener in the 50th minute by way of Haley McCutcheon. The hosts had a corner kick that fell to the back post that was touched by Barbra Banda who played the ball across the box where McCutcheon hit an easy tap-in to give her side the lead. San …