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NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fansโ reported โhateful languageโ against Barbra Banda
Read full article: NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fansโ reported โhateful languageโ against Barbra BandaThe National Womenโs Soccer League, its players union and the Orlando Pride and Gotham FC have denounced reports of โhateful languageโ directed at Pride forward Barbra Banda.
Orlando Pride go toe-to-toe with Washington Spirit in NWSL Challenge Cup match
Read full article: Orlando Pride go toe-to-toe with Washington Spirit in NWSL Challenge Cup matchThe Orlando Pride went toe-to-toe with the Washington Spirit during the NWSL Challenge Cup match on Friday night, though the Florida team ultimately lost after the game went into extra time.
Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave financed by Saudi fund
Read full article: Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave financed by Saudi fundPregnant players on the womenโs tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay.
Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal
Read full article: Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandalThe National Womenโs Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021.
โIโm staying home:โ Orlando Pride re-signs Marta through 2026 after historic season
Read full article: โIโm staying home:โ Orlando Pride re-signs Marta through 2026 after historic seasonThe Orlando Pride has announced the re-signing of midfielder Marta to a new two-year contract, extending her tenure with the team through the 2026 season.
WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Prideโs NWSL championship parade
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Prideโs NWSL championship paradeAfter winning the NWSL championship, the city of Orlando announced it will hold a parade to celebrate the Pride on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
Bandaโs goal leads Pride over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championship
Read full article: Bandaโs goal leads Pride over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championshipBarbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Womenโs Soccer League championship.
Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit
Read full article: Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington SpiritA goal by Marta helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturdayโs National Womenโs Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit.
Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over Current
Read full article: Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over CurrentBarbra Banda scored the go-ahead goal and the Orlando Pride went on to defeat the Kansas City Current 3-2 to advance to the National Womenโs Soccer League championship game.
Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a victory over Chicago Red Stars
Read full article: Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a victory over Chicago Red StarsBarbra Banda scored two goals and the Orlando Pride opened the National Womenโs Soccer League playoffs with a victory over the Chicago Red Stars.
Orlando Pride tops Seattle Reign FC 3-2 in final regular season game
Read full article: Orlando Pride tops Seattle Reign FC 3-2 in final regular season gameThe Orlando Pride defeated the Seattle Reign FC 3-2 at home on Saturday evening, completing an undefeated home season, going 10-0-3 on their home pitch.
Orlando Pride shut out Washington Spirit 2-0, win NWSL Shield
Read full article: Orlando Pride shut out Washington Spirit 2-0, win NWSL ShieldThe Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit at home on Sunday afternoon 2-0 guaranteeing home-field advantage through the semi-finals of the 2024 NWSL playoffs.
Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
Read full article: Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second childTwo-time Womenโs World Cup champion Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer.
Orlando Pride earns point in inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup match
Read full article: Orlando Pride earns point in inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup matchThe Orlando Pride earned a point against the North Carolina Courage on Saturday evening in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Prideโs turnaround season
Read full article: Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Prideโs turnaround seasonWith the addition of Zambian forward Barbra Banda and the steadying presence of Brazilian superstar Marta, the Orlando Pride are undefeated and hovering atop the league.
Orlando Pride draw 1-1 with San Diego Wave, ending 8-game win streak
Read full article: Orlando Pride draw 1-1 with San Diego Wave, ending 8-game win streakThe Orlando Pride and the San Diego Wave played to a 1-1 final Friday night at at Snapdragon Stadium, ending the Prideโs eight-game win streak but continuing the teamโs unbeaten run to start to the 2024 NWSL season.
Orlando Pride end their season with a 1-0 win over Houston Dash
Read full article: Orlando Pride end their season with a 1-0 win over Houston DashThe Pride beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Sunday evening at Exploria Stadium in their final regular season game, but the win wasnโt enough to get Orlando into the playoffs.
NWSL abuse was systemic, damning report says
Read full article: NWSL abuse was systemic, damning report saysAn independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Womenโs Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players.
Womenโs soccer is finally having the moment its always deserved
Read full article: Womenโs soccer is finally having the moment its always deservedIt seems that after every Womenโs World Cup that the United States Womenโs National Team wins (USWNT for short), there will be a boom in the sport.
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Bad second half costs Orlando Pride in 3-1 loss to Houston
Read full article: Bad second half costs Orlando Pride in 3-1 loss to HoustonTwo goals in the second half lifted the Houston Dash to a 3-1 over the Orlando Pride on Saturday night in Houston. Houston opened the scoring in the 27th minute on a goal by Nichelle Prince, but the Pride tied the game in extra time right before halftime on a goal by Marisa Viggiano. But the Dash took control on a goal by Sophie Schmidt in the 55th minute and another in the 72nd minute by Shea Groom. The chances were heavily in favor of the Dash, who outshot the Pride by a 27-6 margin. Next up is a rematch with the dash on Oct. 9, this time at Osceola County Stadium.
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Pride open up fall series action with 0-0 tie at North Carolina
Read full article: Pride open up fall series action with 0-0 tie at North CarolinaThe Orlando Pride opened up their fall series of play with a scoreless draw at the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. The Pride withstood a barrage of shots from the Courage, who outshot the Pride, 18-6, and had eight corner kicks to four for Orlando. Orlando will next be in action next Saturday at the Houston Dash in what will be the second of four games played during their fall series.
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Women's World Cup winner Nagasato joins men's club in Japan
Read full article: Women's World Cup winner Nagasato joins men's club in JapanATSUGI Womens World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato is joining Japanese mens club Hayabusa Eleven on loan from the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL. The mens team plays in an amateur regional league that is several levels below the countrys top pro soccer league, the J-League. Nagasato, who won the Womens World Cup with Japan in 2011, joined Chicago in 2017 after playing in several other leagues. It was very inspiring to hear the social message about gender inequality and other messages that Rapinoe was trying to deliver during the (2019) World Cup, Nagasato said. For over a decade shes been telling me that her ultimate dream is to play in a mens team, Genki Nagasato said.