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 head coach Marc Skinner asking to get back to Florida as quickly as possible after Brazil’s loss. They need to have discipline, they need to take care of their bodies.” Notably, Camila was also involved in another one of Marta’s viral moments—her bold lip look in France. Mas mesmo assim, vale apreciar 👑 pic.twitter.com/bEKeeTkV4I — Eric Torres July 15, 2019 Marta said, laughing, “And now, I just keep on doing it.” She’s carried the bold lip over to the NWSL.

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Marta renueva con Orlando Pride hasta 2026
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1 day, 19 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 …

Brazilian star Marta re-signs with the Orlando Pride through 2026
1 day, 20 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 …

Barbra Banda scores to lift Orlando and Marta to their first NWSL title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barbra Banda scores to lift Orlando and Marta to their first NWSL title

LA Times  

Orlando Pride forwards Marta, center, and Barbra Banda, right, lift the NWSL championship trophy together as they celebrate the team’s victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night. Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship. Orlando’s win also gave …

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 …

Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over Current
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over Current

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Barbra Banda scored the go-ahead goal and the Orlando Pride defeated the Kansas City Current 3-2 on Sunday to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. The Pride advanced to the semifinals with a 4-1 win last weekend over the Chicago Red Stars, which was the Pride’s first playoff victory. NWSL Golden Boot winner Temwa …

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 plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final
5 months ago

Marta plays for Olympic gold one more time when Brazil meets US in women’s soccer final

Associated Press  

PARIS — For her final international tournament with Brazil, Marta is back where it all started. Marta, now 38, has said that after six Olympics and six Women’s World Cups, it’s time to hand over the team to the next generation. “I just feel like maybe it’s time to just take a little bit away from that and let the …

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 …

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card
5 months, 1 week ago

Marta sent off in Brazil’s Olympic group finale with a direct red card

Associated Press  

Marta was sent off after being red carded in Brazil’s Olympic group finale against Spain on Wednesday. The legendary Brazilian captain walked off the field in Bordeaux in tears after she was shown the straight red for a tackle on Spain’s Olga Carmona in first-half stoppage time. Marta will be suspended for the match because of the red card, but …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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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