Marta Joins NWSL's Orlando Pride for Upcoming Season

Brazilian star Marta, five-time FIFA World Player of the Year, has signed a two-year contract with the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League(NWSL).
"We started the Pride to win, and bringing Marta to Orlando is a testament to our belief in this team, our supporters and the passion for soccer in Central Florida." said Orlando City S.C CEO, Alex Leitao.
She joins the Pride from her Swedish club FC Rosengard, who were eliminated from UEFA Champions League contention on Wednesday by Barcelona. Marta will be a free transfer from her club and has a third year option with Orlando pending her visa.
The Pride had one international roster spot open and speculation had Marta in line to fill it. Due to her contract in Sweden, nothing could be made official until her season officially ended.
"We are incredibly proud to bring Marta to Orlando, and I am personally very excited as I have been a fan of her for many years," Leitao said. "Our technical team worked hard to add the best, most accomplished women's soccer player in the world to the roster.
With the addition of Marta, she will join Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris and Alex Morgan, among others on the Orlando Pride roster. The Pride season begins on Saturday April 15th against Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park.