Is it a foregone conclusion that Marta will return to Orlando or could another team, or retirement be in her future?

One of the best pro players ever, men or women, here’s how Marta just put a cherry on top of a remarkable career

Marta examined her own trophy as a member of the league’s Best XI, a shiny little crystal beacon, and tink-tinked it with her ring, joking, “Is this diamond?” Marta was a central figure in the championship narrative. After seven losing seasons for ...

The Brazilian-born superstar went right toward where her mom was sitting after the final whistle to dedicate the victory to her

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

A goal by Marta helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit.

From their dominance during the regular season — sparked by the feet of Barbra Banda and Marta and held down by a consistent defense — to the final whistle on Saturday, this year belonged to the Pride and Coach of the Year Seb Hines, who became the first Black head coach to win the honor.

Orlando's win gave Brazilian star Marta her first NWSL title. The 38-year-old Marta, considered arguably the greatest female soccer player of all time, joined the Orlando Pride in 2017 but had never reached an NWSL championship game until this year.

Barbra Banda scored the only goal of Orlando's win in the 37th minute. Marta, one of women's soccer's all-time greats, has played for the Pride since 2017.