Barbra Banda's dream was to play with Marta – and now they are Orlando Pride teammates, sisters, and NWSL Champions
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Barbra Banda is living her childhood dream – playing alongside Marta. Banda and Marta are teammates on the Orlando Pride, and arguably the best offensive duo in the National Women's Soccer League.
On Saturday night at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, the two hoisted their first NWSL Championship trophy. For Banda, this NWSL Championship came just a year into her first season in the NWSL, but for Marta, she's been waiting eight years.
Banda scored the Pride's game-winning goal over the Washington Spirit in the 47th minute and went on to win championship MVP. For the first time in Pride history, they were NWSL Shield winners and NWSL Champions. And for Banda she couldn't help but smile post-game knowing she could give her childhood idol and now teammate the greatest tribute of all.
