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Orlando Pride sign Barbra Banda to long-term deal through 2029

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:38 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Orlando Pride sign Barbra Banda to long-term deal through 2029

Summary

The Orlando Pride announced the signing of forward Barbra Banda to a new contract extending through the 2029 NWSL season. This agreement secures one of the league's top players and is considered a major move for the club. Banda, who has scored 41 goals since joining in 2024, leads this season with 16 goals, setting a new club record. The club's VP of Soccer Operations, Caitlin Carducci, emphasized Banda's significance and the importance of retaining top talent. The Pride are scheduled to face the Portland Thorns on September 19.

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•Barbra Banda’s new contract runs through 2029.
•She has scored 41 goals since joining the Pride in 2024.
•Banda set a club record with 16 goals this season.
•Orlando Pride plays the Portland Thorns on September 19.

Latest Updates

3:04 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Banda joins 'high-impact' club with new Pride deal
2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Orlando Pride sign forward Barbra Banda to new contract

What they're saying

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The Orlando Pride have signed forward Barbra Banda to a new contract through the 2029 season, the club announced, locking up one of the NWSL's best players for the long term in one of the league's biggest contracts.
— ESPN Soccerby Jeff Kassouf