Marta has lived through long, lean years. Now she has another title

After sticking with the Orlando Pride through nearly a decade’s worth of mediocrity, the Brazilian was rewarded for her loyalty with her first win in a final at club level in 13 yearsFor so long, on so many occasions, it felt like Marta’s time. On Saturday, it finally was.The Orlando Pride, captained by the 38-year-old Brazilian playmaker and spearheaded by incandescent striker Barbra Banda, completed one of the most dominant seasons in NWSL history on Saturday with a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit in the league’s championship game. The title is the team’s first ever, and Marta’s first win in a final at club level since the 2011 WPS championship with the Western New York Flash. Continue reading...