The NWSL Championship was a special moment for many at Orlando Pride, as the team secured its first title in its history by defeating the Washinton Spirit 1-0 in Kansas City on Saturday, but for Marta it was even more special. Marta, a soccer legend, has been with the Pride for eight seasons and was the last remaining member of their team that made the 2017 playoffs, but during that time, her mother, Tereza Vieira de Sá, never saw her. play live in the United States. .
With Marta lifting her first NWSL title at age 38, her mother was there to take it all in, although she had to prepare for the weather and Marta took her shopping to prepare for the conditions in Kansas City compared to Brazil.
After Barbra Banda’s first goal 37 minutes into the game, Orlando had to withstand 26 shots from the Spirit who did everything they could to speed up the pace in an exciting finale. Banda was named MVP of the game and when it all came to an end, Marta could be seen saying, “This is for you” to her mother.
With uncertainty already surrounding the Brazilian’s future due to being out of contract now that the season has come to an end, it is even more special that her mother was able to see her. cement his legacy in the NWSL and make history. Marta has already hinted that this could be his last season with Orlando which would make this the best possible way to get to the top.
