Brazilian star Marta re-signs with the Orlando Pride through 2026
1 day, 18 hours ago

Brazilian star Marta re-signs with the Orlando Pride through 2026

Associated Press  

Brazilian star Marta is staying with the Orlando Pride. 10 jersey most of my career.” Marta scored 11 goals this season, one of her best with the Pride, including the game-winner in a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in the semifinals. On the international stage, Marta has played in six World Cups for Brazil and played last summer in her sixth Olympics, earning a silver medal after falling in the final to the United States. Haley Carter, Orlando’s sporting director and vice president of sporting operations, said re-signing Marta was a priority.

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Marta renueva con Orlando Pride hasta 2026
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Marta renueva con Orlando Pride hasta 2026

Associated Press  

La estrella brasileña Marta continuará en el Orlando Pride. “Este es un equipo donde todos trabajan el uno por el otro, donde todas creen en los demás, y estoy muy emocionada de continuar este viaje con este club”, dijo en un comunicado el jueves. “El año pasado demostramos que todos estaban equivocados e hicimos algo muy especial, como equipo, y …

Marta’s magic helped get the Pride to Saturday’s NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marta’s magic helped get the Pride to Saturday’s NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit

Associated Press  

With technical prowess and considerable style, Marta danced around two sliding defenders, outwitted a goalkeeper and calmly scored as another player rushed forward in desperation to stop her. That goal last weekend helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit. “Let’s see if tomorrow I can do something similar — or …

Orlando Pride’s Marta says she wants to play ‘at least two more years’
3 months ago

Orlando Pride’s Marta says she wants to play ‘at least two more years’

New York Times  

Amid a currently undefeated season with the first-place Orlando Pride and high-profile retirements from Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair, Brazilian superstar Marta said she plans to play professional soccer for at least two more years. Marta has scored seven goals and recorded two assists in 19 games this season, and the Pride are seven points clear of second-place Washington Spirit, …

Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Marta sent off for cold-blooded head-kick; Brazil legend in tears after red card against Spain at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Brazilian footballer Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's final group game against reigning world champion Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. Marta was sent off after being red-carded in Brazil's crucial group clash with Spain The six-time women's world player of the year was playing in her sixth Olympics when she received a straight …

Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team
6 months, 1 week ago

Veteran Marta to play in the Olympics for 6th time, Debinha and Cristiane out of Brazil team

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta’s spot in Brazil’s women’s soccer team for the Paris Olympics was confirmed Tuesday when coach Arthur Elias included the 38-year-old striker in his 18-player squad. Marta, widely considered one of the best women’s players in history, had previously said she intends to retire from the national team after playing in the Olympics for the sixth …

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil’s women’s national team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil’s women’s national team

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women’s world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year. The 38-year-old Marta has told CNN Brasil that she hopes to play in the Olympics in Paris but said that would be her last major tournament for the national team. “If I go to the …

Marta bids Cup bittersweet farewell
1 year, 5 months ago

Marta bids Cup bittersweet farewell

China Daily  

Brazil forward Marta waves to the crowd after her team was eliminated from the Women's World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Jamaica in Melbourne on Wednesday. Brazil's early elimination tinges legend's final appearance at tournament, but her far-reaching legacy lives on MELBOURNE, Australia — Before leaving the Women's World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, …

Brazilian star Marta and her last chance at World Cup glory
1 year, 5 months ago

Brazilian star Marta and her last chance at World Cup glory

Al Jazeera  

The World Cup has been a major gap in the glittering resume of Marta Vieira da Silva’s 23-year career. “After the ban, Marta’s importance and prestige as a global figure helped the game in Brazil,” explains Michelle Silva, women’s football expert and journalist at Brazilian sport radio station Esporte Band. This year, Lula’s government announced that Brazil will have optional …

Brazil's Marta scored more World Cup goals than any woman or man. Now she hopes to win
1 year, 5 months ago

Brazil's Marta scored more World Cup goals than any woman or man. Now she hopes to win

NPR  

Brazil's Marta scored more World Cup goals than any woman or man. Now she hopes to win Enlarge this image toggle caption María Magdalena Arréllaga for NPR María Magdalena Arréllaga for NPR BRASÍLIA, Brazil — Two decades ago, at just 17 years old, Marta Vieira da Silva made her first World Cup soccer appearance. Enlarge this image toggle caption María …

Marta makes Brazil’s squad for her sixth Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Marta makes Brazil’s squad for her sixth Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Brazil coach Pia Sundhage announces her picks for the upcoming tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Veteran football superstar Marta has been named to Brazil’s squad for the Women’s World Cup and her sixth tournament appearance, but prolific striker Cristiane did not make the cut. Brazil coach Pia Sundhage on Tuesday announced her picks for the tournament in Australia and …

Brazil’s Marta returns from injury, available for FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Brazil’s Marta returns from injury, available for FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Brazilian forward Marta is back from a year-long injury, and her availability for this summer’s Women’s World Cup, potentially her last, boosts Brazil’s outlook. “I think it’s pretty cool to be around Marta.” Brazil will face the United States in the final match of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. “I think she deserves every applaud, every …

Marta returns from injury, looking toward her 6th World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Marta returns from injury, looking toward her 6th World Cup

Associated Press  

Brazilian forward Marta is back from a year-long injury, and her availability for this summer’s Women’s World Cup, potentially her last, boosts Brazil’s outlook. “I think it’s pretty cool to be around Marta.” Brazil will face the United States in the final match of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas. “I think she deserves every applaud, every …

Marta is back and ready for her sixth World Cup, still hungry to win and entertain
1 year, 10 months ago

Marta is back and ready for her sixth World Cup, still hungry to win and entertain

New York Times  

Marta turned 37 years old on Sunday. Megan Rapinoe told the media on Tuesday, “Marta’s just the greatest player, I think, that’s ever played in our game.” “Marta’s Marta, you know?” said Lynn Williams, laughing as if that explained everything. “Just to give you an example,” Brazil’s head coach Pia Sundhage said after the match against Canada, “when she entered …

Pride midfielder Marta out for season with knee injury
2 years, 9 months ago

Pride midfielder Marta out for season with knee injury

New York Times  

Pride midfielder Marta is out for the season after tearing her ACL in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Courage, the team announced Friday. We look forward to helping her through this recovery so she’s back even stronger.” Marta's injury happened in the 19th minute when she jumped to pull down a long ball. Meg Linehan, senior writer: It's a tremendous …

Marta to marry Orlando Pride team-mate Toni Deion Pressley
4 years ago

Marta to marry Orlando Pride team-mate Toni Deion Pressley

Daily Mail  

Brazil star Marta has announced her engagement to Orlando Pride team-mate Toni Deion Pressley. Marta has announced her engagement to Orlando Pride team-mate Toni Deion Pressley Pressley has been plying her trade at Orlando since 2016 while Marta joined a year later Pressley uploaded the same pictures onto her Instagram page with the caption: 'Yes.' Defender Pressley has been plying …

Marta is still here, still hungry in the wake of her plea to the next generation
5 years, 5 months ago

Marta is still here, still hungry in the wake of her plea to the next generation

New York Times  

You probably already know a lot about Marta, star of the Brazilian women’s national team and the Orlando Pride of the NWSL. “I came back with more hunger to help the Pride and keep playing.” There’s not going to be a Marta forever. “When the World Cup ended, I just wanted to get back,” she says, adding that called Pride …

Cry at beginning, smile at end; Marta makes emotional Brazil plea
5 years, 6 months ago

Cry at beginning, smile at end; Marta makes emotional Brazil plea

The Hindu  

Brazil star Marta issued an emotional appeal to her heirs on Sunday, telling them they are responsible for the survival of the women's game in her football-obsessed country. However, her dream of winning a World Cup for the first time died again on Sunday in a 2-1 defeat to hosts France in the last 16 of this year's global showpiece. …

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