“I’m staying at home!” Brazilian Marta prolongs his spell at Pride of the NWSL

Despite widespread rumors that she would be hanging up her boots for good, Brazilian striker Marta is extending her club career by another two years with the Orlando Pride of the NWSL.

Marta, who turns 39 next month, is widely considered one of the best women’s soccer players of all time. In November, she lifted Orlando’s maiden NWSL championship trophy and earlier stated that she had played her final World Cup and Olympics.

Marta added, “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to represent this community, to be your captain, and to bring the first ever league championship to the city of Orlando,” in a video that was shared on social media on Thursday.

She continued, “I’m staying home!” as a shower of purple Orlando Pride fireworks burst behind her.

With 17 goals in the World Cup finals, Marta retains the record. He also scored 11 goals in a successful 2024 season with Pride. Last year in Paris, she assisted Brazil in winning a third Olympic silver medal.

According to Pride’s Sporting Director Haley Carter, re-signing the six-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year was a top business priority.

“The impact she has made on our team, our locker room and our community is evident, of course through her incredible skill as a player, but even more so through her selfless and exemplary leadership style,” Carter stated in a statement.