Barbra Banda exits match with injury during Orlando Pride win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Barbra Banda, forward for the Orlando Pride and NWSL Golden Boot leader, suffered a noncontact injury during the team's 3-1 victory over Bay FC on Friday night. Banda was subbed off following the injury, and a Pride spokesperson stated that she is undergoing evaluation. The match included two goals from Banda, who currently leads the NWSL in scoring with 11 goals in 12 games. Further updates on her condition are not expected to be released immediately by the club.
- •Orlando Pride defeated Bay FC 3-1 on Friday night
- •Barbra Banda scores two goals before exiting
- •She leads the NWSL with 11 goals this season
- •Banda is being evaluated for the injury
- •Club unlikely to provide updates on Banda's status soon
- 4:47 AMESPN Soccer — NWSL top scorer Banda injured late in Pride's win
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Orlando Pride forward and Golden Boot leader Barbra Banda exits match with injury
"Orlando Pride forward and National Women’s Soccer League Golden Boot leader Barbra Banda went down with an apparent noncontact injury in a 3-1 Friday night win against Bay FC and was subbed off. A Pride spokesperson told The Athletic that Banda is being evaluated and that the club is unlikely to share additional updates Friday. Banda plays for the Zambian women’s national team and currently leads the NWSL in scoring with 11 goals in 12 games. Two came in Friday’s match, which was delayed about a
"Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda extended her NWSL Golden Boot lead with a two-goal performance before suffering an unspecified late injury in Friday's 3-1 win over Bay FC.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerMay 30, 2026, 4:47 AMNWSL top scorer Banda injured late in Pride's win
Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda extended her NWSL Golden Boot lead with a two-goal performance before suffering an unspecified late injury in Friday's 3-1 win over Bay FC.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:01 AMOrlando Pride forward and Golden Boot leader Barbra Banda exits match with injury
Orlando Pride forward and National Women’s Soccer League Golden Boot leader Barbra Banda went down with an apparent noncontact injury in a 3-1 Friday night win against Bay FC and was subbed off. A Pride spokesperson told The Athletic that Banda is being evaluated and that the club is unlikely to share additional updates Friday. Banda plays for the Zambian women’s national team and currently leads the NWSL in scoring with 11 goals in 12 games. Two came in Friday’s match, which was delayed about a
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