The game's lone goal came in the 37th minute from MVP nominee Barbra Banda, who received the ball from Angelina and then went on a solo effort toward goal as she outmaneuvered a few Spirit defenders before scoring from close range. It was Banda's fourth ...

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over the

In a season full of worthy contenders, it was the league leader Orlando Pride who took home the top prize. Forward Barbra Banda, who has led the team for much of the season, scored the game’s lone goal.