By Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel The Tribune Content Agency
Orlando player Seven Castain celebrates after a goal during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (left) controls the ball beside North Carolina player Natalia Staude (right) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse (top) makes a save during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Summer Yates (28) heads the ball during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (bottom) falls in the pouring rain during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando players Barbra Banda (11), Marta (10), and Luana (8) celebrate after a goal during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans cheer during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando players celebrate after a goal during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Seb Hines reacts during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (left) collides with North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (right) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans enjoy themselves during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (right) kicks at goal past North Carolina player Natalia Staude (12) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse (bottom) makes a stop beside Orlando player Ragaelle (4) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando coach Seb Hines reacts during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (11) runs over North Carolina player Uno Shiragaki (bottom) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (middle) collides with North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (right) beside North Carolina player Uno Shiragaki (left) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Summer Yates chases the ball during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (right) chases the ball in front of North Carolina player Uno Shiragaki (behind) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando players Julie Doyle (left) and Seven Castain (right) celebrate after a goal during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans cheer in the rain during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando fans cheer during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (right) stops a goal attempt by Orlando player Barbra Banda (11) during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse (top) makes a save during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando player Barbra Banda (middle) hugs teammates in celebration after scoring a goal during the North Carolina Courage at Orlando Pride NWSL match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Friday, May 8, 2026. Orlando won the match 1-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
