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Orlando Pride seals historic winning streak

Pride, led by Adriana and Barbra Banda, imposed absolute domination over Angel City FC

By Izabelle Franca

Jun 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Angel City FC during the second half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Angel City FC during the second half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports / Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports
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The Orlando Pride's 3-0 win over Angel City FC wasn't just a game, it was a spectacle of dominance and skill. With two goals from Adriana in the first half and a final touch from Barbra Banda, the Pride not only secured another three points, but also stamped their name in NWSL history.

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The Pride's unbeaten run now extends to 15 games this season and 16 in total since the end of last season. This is a milestone that puts the Pride at the top of the league, showing that this team is here to make history. With 11 games remaining, the 10 wins already equal last year's total and are just one win away from breaking the club record set in 2017.

Adriana, with her two goals, shone brightly at BMO Stadium, silencing one of the Pride's most dangerous players. It was a pleasure for the eyes to see her confidence grow with every shot, every dribble, every run down the field. Coach Seb Hines didn't hide his satisfaction: "It was good to see Adriana score two goals, unlucky not to score a hat-trick."

Barbra Banda, with her 11th goal of the season, continues to lead the league, showing a consistency and skill that make her a striker feared by any defense. The partnership between Adriana and Banda was a nightmare. Angel City simply couldn't find answers to the incessant pressure, they tried, but all to no avail to score inside their own half.

The Pride became the first visiting team to score more than one goal in the first half at BMO Stadium, a feat that cannot be underestimated. "We wanted to come here and set the tone from the start," said Hines, and that's exactly what they did. The clear strategy of scoring early to quieten the crowd worked perfectly, and Adriana's precise finish kicked off what was to be an unforgettable night.

In the three years that these teams have met in Los Angeles, the Pride have always come out victorious. This year, however, the victory was even sweeter and more dominant. Over the last two years, Pride have won 1-0, but this time they showed a dominance that was beyond compare.

And now, with confidence running high, the Pride are preparing for what will probably be their biggest game of the season, at least so far: an away clash against Kansas City Current. This game will not only be a battle for first place, but an opportunity for the Pride to prove that they are the best team in the league.

So hold on, because next week promises to be electrifying. The Orlando Pride are at their peak, and there's no sign of them slowing down. The question now is not whether they will win, but how far they can go. And if they keep playing like they did against Angel City FC, the sky's the limit.

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