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Five-time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta has signed a deal to join NWSL team Orlando Pride.
Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated reported the iconic 31-year-old female player will arrive on a free transfer from the Swedish club Rosengard.
According to Wahl, Alex Leitao—the Brazilian CEO of the Pride—said:
As soon as Orlando City decided to bring women’s soccer to the city and acquire an NWSL franchise, the Pride, I thought it was important to have a player with the quality of Marta.
In my opinion, Marta is the greatest player of all time.