Today, the Orlando Pride announced that forward Barbra Banda has been placed on the Season Ending Injury (SEI) list after suffering a full thickness avulsion of her right adductor longus tendon. The club’s medical team and partners at Orlando Health will now put together a recovery and rehabilitation program with Banda.
“We are devastated to announce Barbra Banda has been placed on the Season Ending Injury list following the soft-tissue injury she sustained during our recent match against Kansas City
Current,” said Haley Carter, Orlando Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director. “Barbra has been instrumental to our success and losing a player of her caliber is heartbreaking for the entire organization. We are committed to providing her with the highest level of care and support throughout her recovery. Her contributions to this team both on and off the field have been immeasurable, and we know she will approach her rehabilitation with the same determination and professionalism she brings to everything she does.”
The forward has been one of the very best players since joining the NWSL. She has already scored 25 goals and tallied seven assists (41 appearances in all competitions). In 2024, Banda was named the NWSL Championship MVP, receiver her second Ballon d’Or nomination, and NWSL MVP award finalist. Internationally, the Zambian international was named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year and selected to FIFPRO Women’s World XI.
