NWSL, Marta and Orlando Pride

Marta snags elusive NWSL crown, credits continuity with Orlando Pride as free agency looms
Nearly a decade after she arrived in the National Women's Soccer League, Brazilian legend and women's soccer icon finally won the NWSL Championship. The six-time Best FIFA Women's Player of the Year has only ever made one trip to the NWSL postseason,
Marta's Orlando Pride defeat Washington Spirit for their first NWSL title
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.
Marta’s Pride denies Spirit to claim its first NWSL championship
Washington fell behind in the first half on a Barbra Banda goal and couldn’t find an equalizer during a 1-0 loss in Kansas City, Missouri.
Orlando Pride win NWSL championship in Marta’s crowning moment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night.
Marta inspires Orlando Pride to NWSL title
Orlando Pride won the National Women's Soccer League championship for the first time with Zambian Barbra Banda getting the goal in a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit on Saturday.Banda, a former professional boxer,
Orlando Pride Win First NWSL Championship Title
On Saturday evening, the Orlando Pride featured in their first-ever NWSL Championship match as they defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
Orlando Pride beat Washington Spirit for 1st NWSL championship
Barbra Banda's goal stood up as the game-winner to lift the Orlando Pride to their first NWSL championship in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday at CPKC Stadium.
Orlando Pride, Marta win first NWSL championship thanks to a goal from Barbra Banda
In a season full of worthy contenders, it was the league leader Orlando Pride who took home the top prize. Forward Barbra Banda, who has led the team for much of the season, scored the game’s lone goal.
Marta Wonder Goal Guides Orlando Pride To NWSL Championship Game
Brazilian soccer legend Marta scored an incredible solo goal to guide the Orlando Pride to their first National Women’s Soccer League championship game.
Orlando Pride win first NWSL championship in club history
The Orlando Pride won the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship following a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit at a sold-out CPKC Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday.
Marta enters NWSL Championship at peace knowing 'best league in world' is in better shape than she found it
The Brazilian icon has played with Orlando Pride for nearly a decade and will suit up for her first and potentially final appearance in an NWSL Championship on Saturday night against the Washington Spirit.
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NWSL Championship score: Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda scores winner as Marta and company top Washington Spirit
The Orlando Pride won their first NWSL Championship on Saturday at Kansas ... Pride's big win – it marks a crowning ...
Is Marta about to play her last match for Orlando Pride? 'I don't know if I'm going to be here next year'
The Brazilian superstar hinted that her run with Orlando could be at an end ahead of their NWSL Championship match ...
Marta already has an illustrious legacy, but this year with the Pride was one of her best ever
“This is actually what makes her great,” Carter said on media day. “This is what gives her legendary status: everything is ...
A ‘hero for women’s soccer,’ Marta seeks a title at age 38
Marta will play in an NWSL final for the first time Saturday when her Orlando Pride meet the Washington Spirit.
Brazilian soccer legend Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top ...