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Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has completed a transfer to National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit, Afrosport reports. Abiodun joins Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers on a three-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Abiodun bid the Pittsburgh Panthers fans farewell on Monday and was thrilled with the new phase her career is presenting as she also highlights Washington's zeal...

NWSL: Barbra Banda revels as a lone strike hands Orlando Pride maiden title

by Kunle Fayiga

25 November 2024

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...

Women’s football mogul Michelle Kang donates $30 million to US Soccer

by Kunle Fayiga

19 November 2024

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...

NWSL: Zambia’s Banda explains training impact on Orlando Pride’s playoff progress

‘Orlando Pride deserve to be in NWSL final’ – Zambia forward Banda

by Kunle Fayiga

19 November 2024

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...

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Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

NWSL: Barbra Banda revels as a lone strike hands Orlando Pride maiden title

Women’s football mogul Michelle Kang donates $30 million to US Soccer

‘Orlando Pride deserve to be in NWSL final’ – Zambia forward Banda

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