Sonis scores 2 goals as Denver beats Orlando for NWSL expansion team's first home win
Janine Sonis led the Denver Summit to their first home victory in franchise history by scoring two goals in a 3-1 win against the Orlando Pride. The match took place in front of a sellout crowd at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Courage secured a 4-0 victory over Chicago, marking the Stars' fourth consecutive shutout loss.
- ▪Janine Sonis scored two goals for the second straight game.
- ▪The Denver Summit beat the Orlando Pride 3-1 for their first home win.
- ▪Orlando's Barbra Banda scored her league-best ninth goal of the season.
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