Fit-again Barbra Banda bounces back with a goal

Zambia captain Barbara Banda is elated to kick off the 2026 season in the US with a goal for Orlando Pride after recovering from a lengthy injury.
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‎Banda scored a consolation goal when her side Pride lost 2-1 to Seattle Reign on Sunday.
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‎This was the Zambian international’s first match since August 16, 2025.
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‎”Not the result we wanted but happy to be back on the pitch and getting a goal,” Banda said in her post match comment.
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‎”We focus on the next task at hand,” she said.
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‎Banda scored the equaliser just six minutes into the second half after Haley McCutcheon fed her down the left wing.
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‎This was her 26th goal for the Pride across all competitions, which is second most in Club history. 
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‎Meanwhile, the Pride will take on Denver Summit FC this Friday, March 20, at Inter&Co Stadium.