Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda scored a brace and set up a goal as Orlando Pride ran riot and thrashed Chicago Stars 6-0 in their opening game of the 2025 NWSL season.
Banda set up Julie Doyle the fourth before scoring with a fine close range finish to make it 5-0.
Banda then sealed the win with a beautiful long range strike to put the match beyond the visitors.
Haley McCutcheon got the scoring started early in the match, with her teammates following in her footsteps. Ally Watt, and Julie Doyle added to the tally while the Pride also earned a goal from a Chicago own goal.
Prisca Chilufya thought she had scored her first goal for Orlando Pride after tapping in from close range off a Banda assist but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Banda is now tied with Marta for the Club record for matches with at least one goal and one assist, each having done so on four separate occasions.
The Orlando Pride will hit the road for the first time in the 2025 season as they head to take on NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday, March 23, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
