The defending champion Orlando Pride set an NWSL for the most goals scored in a opening weekend match with a 6-0 win over the Chicago Stars before 19,237 fans, its largest crowd ever at Inter&Co Stadium.

Barbra Banda led Orlando with two late goals and an assist on Julie Doyle’s goal.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.