Barbra Banda was in celebratory mood as her lone strike earned Orlando Pride a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit to hand them their first-ever NWSL championship title, Afrosport reports. The Zambian forward has been a class apart in her first season in the United States and scored for the third consecutive game in the NWSL playoffs when she finished off brilliantly in the 37th minute. Banda...
The United States Soccer Federation has announced that Michelle Kang has pledged $30 million to support women's and girl’s teams in the country over the next five years, Afrosport reports. Kang, who is the owner of NWSL side Washington Spirit, is known for her philanthropic efforts in women's sports in America having donated $4 million to the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team back in July. Her...
Barbra Banda says Orlando Pride deserve to be in the NWSL final after defeating Kansas City Current 3-2 in Sunday’s playoff semi-final at Inter&Co Stadium, Afrosport reports. The Zambian forward made her mark once again with a goal and assist for Brazil legend Marta to send the Pride to their first-ever playoff final where they will take on 2021 champions Washington Spirit. Banda has been in...
Asisat Oshoala was on the scoresheet as Bay FC lost 2-1 to Washington Spirit after extra time in the quarter-finals of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) playoffs on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The California outfit made it to the playoffs in their debut season after finishing seventh during the regular season. Oshoala put Bay FC in front against the Spirit in the 82nd minute with a...
Barbra Banda has explained the impact training had in her performance for Orlando Pride against Chicago Stars in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) quarter-final playoffs on Friday night, Afrosport reports. The Zambia forward scored a brace as the Pride recorded a 4-1 win, their first-ever win in playoffs and now move into the semi-finals where they will take on Kansas City Current. Banda took her...
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