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Six-time world player of the year Marta has re-signed with the Orlando Pride through the 2026 season, just over a month after captaining the team to its first NWSL Championship.
Marta was one of the most high-profile NWSL free agents this offseason. She said repeatedly in November that she hopes to play for two more seasons.
She has played for Orlando since 2017.
Marta turns 39 years old next month and enjoyed her best season in 2024 since her inaugural year with the Pride, scoring 11 goals across all competitions as the Pride won the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship. Orlando began the 2024 season unbeaten through the first 23 games.
“This is a team where everybody works for each other, where everyone believes in each other, and I’m so excited to continue this journey with this club,” Marta said in a statement. “Last year we proved everyone wrong and did something so special, as a team, and that’s why I’m so happy to have the opportunity to sign for two more years. Personally,…
