Orlando Pride Extend Barbra Banda’s Contract Through 2029
Zambia international Barbra Banda has signed a new contract with Orlando Pride that will keep the prolific forward at the club through the 2029 season.
The Pride announced the new deal as Banda continues to play a major role for the club since joining in March 2024 in one of the largest investments in NWSL history at the time.
Banda made an immediate impact during her debut season, helping Orlando win both the 2024 NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship. She scored 13 regular-season goals and provided six assists before adding four postseason goals, including the winning goal in the Championship Final, where she was named Championship MVP.
In 2025, Banda continued to lead Orlando’s attack, scoring eight goals in 16 regular-season appearances despite missing time through injury. She also scored the first hat trick in Orlando Pride history.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed another record-setting campaign in 2026, scoring a club-record 16 goals and adding three assists across all competitions. Her tally surpassed the previous single-season record of 13 goals set by Marta in 2017 and matched by Banda in 2024.
Across three seasons with Orlando, Banda has recorded 41 goals and 11 assists in 62 appearances in all competitions.
“I am very happy to continue my journey with Pride,” Banda said. “I want to thank my teammates, coaches, staff and the fans for believing in me and supporting me every day. Orlando has become a special place for me, and I am excited to keep fighting for this club and win more trophies together.”
The new agreement keeps Banda in Orlando through 2029 as she continues her journey with the Pride. 🇿🇲🦁
