The Orlando Pride announced today that the club and Brazilian superstar Marta have agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with an option for an additional season in 2022 using Allocation Money. Marta was already under contract, as the Pride had exercised her option on Oct. 30 from a contract signed back on Oct. 24, 2019. While the amount of NWSL Allocation Money used wasn’t disclosed, clearly the club wanted to lock up the six-time FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year for an additional season.
The club also announced that Marta will no longer require an international roster slot after recently obtaining her green card.