Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda abused by ‘hateful language’ in game at Gotham FC

- NWSL investigating after fan incident in game on Sunday
- Gotham FC apologise to Zambia international striker
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Gotham FC are investigating after “hateful language” was directed at Orlando Pride’s forward Barbra Banda during Sunday’s match between the sides.
Gotham said that after the incident had been reported, stadium security “directly addressed” an individual and monitored “the situation for the remainder of the match”.
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