Ballon d'Or nominee Barbra Banda signs new deal with NWSL's Orlando Pride
Former NWSL Championship MVP Barbra Banda has signed a new contract with the Orlando Pride, as she continues to fight for this season's Golden Boot, having recently been nominated for the Ballon d'Or
Barbra Banda, the 26-year-old Zambian international forward, has inked a new contract with the Orlando Pride, the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) 11th-placed team. The extension, which will keep Banda at Inter.co Stadium until 2029, comes after her third consecutive Ballon d’Or nomination. With her current contract set to end in 2027, the NWSL's High Impact Player (HIP) rule allowed the Pride to spend up to $1 million over their salary cap on Banda.
The Pride's general manager and vice president of soccer operations, Caitlin Carducci, praised Banda's impact on the club, calling her "one of the most dynamic players in world football." Team owner and chairman, Mark Wilf, described Banda as a "transformational player" who has helped elevate the club to new heights. Despite a mixed season for the Pride, who recently parted ways with head coach Seb Hines, Banda's extension is a testament to the club's commitment to competing for championships and attracting top talent.
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