Marta's mom was real NWSL Championship MVP

Marta's mom was the real NWSL Championship MVP
The Orlando Pride won their first NWSL title on Saturday, defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game behind a goal from Barbra Banda. Banda was named the game's MVP but as anyone who watched on TV will attest, there was a different figure ...
NWSL championship game 2024: Score, highlights as Pride beat Spirit for title
Barbra Banda and the Pride entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and finished the season with an overall record of 19-6-2. Banda was named the game's MVP after scoring the game-winning goal in the first half. She increased her team-leading goal total to 14. She also led the team with six assists this season.
Orlando Pride wins NWSL championship over Washington Spirit, giving Marta a long-awaited title
Barbra Banda scored the only goal of Orlando's win in the 37th minute. Marta, one of women's soccer's all-time greats, has played for the Pride since 2017.
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
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 it all: Marta.
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.
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.
Orlando Pride win NWSL championship in Marta’s crowning moment
She became the first player in the NWSL to score in each round of the playoffs. The Pride’s Angelina was nearly called for a push before passing it to Banda, but the VAR determined that the play was fair.
Who has won NWSL MVP? Chawinga, Kerolin, Smith, more
Sam Kerr is the only NWSL player to win MVP twice, with the Sky Blue FC and Chicago Red Stars. Check out the all-time winners ...
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Three thoughts as Orlando Pride outlast Washington Spirit in NWSL championship
The goal capped off a game where Banda won the NWSL Championship MVP. While Pro Soccer Wire's vote went to Emily Sams, it ...
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Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
Banda earned the championship MVP award and became the first player in the NWSL to score in each round of the playoffs.
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga named NWSL MVP
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga has been named the National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player.
NWSL awards finalists, predictions: USWNT stars in contention, Chawinga MVP favorite after high-scoring season
Several players and staff members across Orlando and Washington's rosters are represented as finalists in the end-of-year ...
Kansas City Current goal-scoring star Temwa Chawinga wins coveted NWSL MVP award
The National Women’s Soccer League made it official Friday morning, announcing that Kansas City Current forward Temwa ...
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Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga named NWSL MVP
KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga was named the 2024 National Women's Soccer League MVP ...