NWSL, Orlando Pride

NWSL champion Marta, mother share emotional exchange as Orlando Pride conquer league with dramatic win
The Brazilian-born superstar went right toward where her mom was sitting after the final whistle to dedicate the victory to her
Marta's mom was the real NWSL Championship MVP
Marta finally won the first NWSL title of her legendary career, which wasn't the only notable first of the night for the Brazilian. After playing professionally in the United States for 11 years, Saturday was the first time Marta's mom was there to watch ...
Three thoughts as Orlando Pride outlast Washington Spirit in NWSL championship
The Orlando Pride are your 2024 NWSL champions after a grueling 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit. Here's how they finally claimed a first title.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Marta: NWSL Championship is biggest game of my career
Orlando Pride forward Marta has played in a World Cup final and three Olympic gold-medal matches but said no game ranks higher for her than Saturday's NWSL Championship.
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Marta’s resurgence, the clean sheets, the unbeaten run – Pride’s NWSL championship seemed destined
GO DEEPER Orlando and Marta win first NWSL championship It’s easy in hindsight to apply words like destiny to a winning ...
Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women ...
Path to Pride’s NWSL championship
It took eight years for Orlando to figure it out, but the club won the title after Saturday’s result. The constant throughout ...
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Marta’s resurgence, the clean sheets, the unbeaten run – Orlando Pride’s NWSL championship seemed destined
They laughed and joked with each other and with head coach Seb Hines during media day, heckling him as he got on stage to ...
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 ...
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 ...