Orlando Pride is just over a week away from their first match back from the NWSL summer break. The Pride will travel to Los Angeles to take on Angel City at BMO Stadium.

What to Expect from Banda?

Barbra Banda will be with the club at least until players leave for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which begins July 26. Banda currently leads the NWSL Golden Boot race with 11 goals.

Finding More Offense

As far as I know, there should be no reason why Banda, Marta, and Jacquie Ovalle cannot be on the pitch at the same time. It’s not something we’ve seen due to various absences, and I’m very much looking forward to it happening.

Team Defense Must Improve

I’ve already mentioned my wanting the Pride to play with a chip on their shoulder, and Sean Rollins wrote about how Hines can use the break to shore up the back line. Improving the defense starts on the back line, but it doesn’t end there.

StatValue
League standing4th in NWSL Women, 40 pts, 11W-7D-8L from 26 games
Goals this season33 scored, 27 conceded (+6 goal difference)
Title race25 points behind leaders Kansas City W