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.
- 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.
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