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Orlando Pride Opens 2025 NWSL Season With Dominant 6-0 Victory Over Chicago Stars

The defending champions celebrated their 2024 title with a banner unveiling before delivering a record-tying performance led by Barbra Banda's two goals.

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Orlando player Barbra Banda moves the ball during the NWSL Challenge Cup 2025 soccer match of Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, March 7, 2025. Washington won the match 1-1 in penalty kicks. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando Pride player Barbra Banda (22) kicks at the net past Chicago player Hannah Anderson (41) during the Chicago Stars at Orlando Pride NWSL match in Orlando on Friday, March 14, 2025. Orlando won the match 6-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Barbra Banda scored twice and provided an assist as the Orlando Pride tied their club record for most goals in a single match with a 6-0 win over the Chicago Stars.
  • Haley McCutcheon opened the scoring in the seventh minute, while Ally Watt and Julie Doyle also found the net, with Chicago conceding an own goal early in the second half.
  • The Pride's defense was solid, allowing just two shots on target, as goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse extended the team’s home unbeaten streak to 18 matches.
  • Chicago Stars were without star forward Mallory Swanson, and their defense struggled to contain Orlando’s relentless attack, conceding 26 total shots.
  • The match also marked a celebratory start to the season for Orlando, with banners raised to honor their 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship titles.