ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Pride and their star Forward Marta agreed on a two-year extension Thursday that will keep her in Orlando until 2026.
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The Pride captain returns as the Pride look to defend the 2024 NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship.
“Coming off the most successful season in our Club’s history and, personally, one of the best of her professional career, re-signing Marta was a key business priority for us during this offseason,” said Orlando Pride VP of Sporting Operations and Sporting Director, Haley Carter.
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The 38-year-old joined the Pride in 2017 and has made 128 appearances for the franchise, scoring 42 goals, including 11 this past season, only trailing three other players, including her teammate Barbra Banda who had 17.
“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. 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, it also means a lot to me that I will reach 10 seasons as an Orlando Pride player, a special number for me as I have worn the No. 10 jersey most of my career,” Marta said. “As I have said many times, I love living in Orlando, I love the community, and I love the way that people embrace and enjoy Orlando Pride soccer. I can’t wait for the season to start.”
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