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Marta to make major announcement amid contract uncertainty with Orlando Pride

Marta (WFTV)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Pride posted on social media that Marta has an announcement on Thursday at 11 a.m. 

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Marta is currently out of contract, and fans have been waiting to see if she will sign a new contract with Orlando Pride, retire, or decide to go somewhere else. 

Some fans said they thought she would retire when Orlando Pride won the NWSL Championship. 

Read: City to honor Orlando Pride with Championship Parade in downtown Orlando

Marta currently sits as the all-time goals (27) and appearance (84) leader in Pride history. 

She has also won FIFA Women’s Player of the Year a total of six times.

Read: Orlando Pride fans celebrate team’s historic National Women’s Soccer League victory

Watch the press conference on the Channel 9 app and tune into Eyewitness News at 4 p.m. 

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Beatriz Oliveira, WFTV.com

Beatriz Oliveira is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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