Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
The Spirit (20-7-2) controlled the game and outshot the Pride 25-9, had two more shots on goal and held onto possession 58% of the time. Rosemonde Kouassi had Washington’s best chance in the 47 minute when she headed a ball from about 10 yards away. Orlando's win gave Brazilian star Marta her first NWSL title.
Orlando Pride defeat Washington Spirit to win NWSL championship
For the first time in club history, the Orlando Pride are NWSL champions. A first-half goal from Barbra Banda was all the Pride needed to secure a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City in Sunday's championship final.
Barbra Banda and the Pride entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and finished the season with an overall record of 19-6-2.
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