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VIDEO: Watch out Sophia Smith! Barbra Banda overtakes USWNT star in NWSL Golden Boot race as Orlando Pride striker scores brace in Utah Royals demolition

Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda continued her scintillating form in the NWSL as she scored a brace during her side's 6-0 rout against Utah Royals.

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  • Orlando Pride win 6-0 over Utah Royal
  • Barbra Banda scores a brace in win
  • Overtakes Sophia Smith in Golden Boot race

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Zambian striker has been in top-notch form for Seb Hines' side since her move to Orlando Pride from Chinese club Shanghai Shengli. Banda opened the scoring for the NWSL leaders and scored her second of the game in the 86th minute as she capitalized on a defensive error by the Royals' Madison Pogarch.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The goals helped her take over the NWSL Golden Boot lead from the Portland Thorns' Sophia Smith. The USWNT star held the lead with nine goals in 11 games before the game, but Banda's brace saw her move into top spot with 10 goals in her first 10 NWSL games.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR BANDA?

    Banda and Orlando Pride will next be in action on Sunday, June 30 when they take on Angel City FC at the BMO Stadium as they look to extend their lead atop the NWSL standings.