Forward Barbra Banda has officially joined the Orlando Pride after helping the Zambian women’s national team secure a spot at this summer’s Olympics. The Pride acquired Banda for a team-record transfer fee of $740,000 from Chinese Women’s Super League club Shanghai Shengli FC. She was greeted at the airport by fans.
FILE - Zambia ’s Barbra Banda chases the ball during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Zambia and Japan in Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. Forward Barbra Banda has officially joined the Orlando Pride after helping the Zambia n women’s national team secure a spot at this summer’s Olympics.
“I think the league is quite good. I’ve been following it from way back,” she said. “I think it’s a very interesting league, very strong. All the teams are very physical, fast. So I think it’s good for myself to improve.” The Paris Games will mark Zambia’s second Olympic appearance. The Copper Queens also played in Tokyo and Banda became a breakout star as the first player ever to score hat tricks in consecutive games.Pulisic and McKennie face each other as rivals in Italy before joining forces again for USWhile she’s already well known on the international stage, Banda’s move to the Pride will expose her to a whole new audience, Orlando general manager Haley Carter said.
Banda joins a team that includes the legendary Marta as well as fellow Brazilian forward Adriana and midfielder Angelina.
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