The Orlando Pride announced today that Marta has been placed on the season-ending injury list. The team captain suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear on March 26 in North Carolina, forcing the midfielder off the field for the remainder of the season.
The injury occurred in the 19th minute when Denise O’Sullivan and Marta went after a long clearance by Megan Montefusco. O’Sullivan didn’t make much contact with Marta, but the midfielder was clearly in pain when she came down on her left leg, resulting in the injury.
The Brazilian remained on the ground for two minutes as the medical team evaluated the situation.