12 wicked photos of Marta unleashing a GOAT goal as Orlando Pride get to NWSL Championship
meghan l. hall
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Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with forward Summer Yates (28) after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
GOATs do GOAT stuff, and no one else can unleash diabolical fury in an NWSL playoff game better than women's soccer legend Marta.
The NWSL playoffs have been outstanding, with some fantastic moments and extraordinary goals. But I feel confident in saying a goal during the Orlando Pride's semifinal matchup with the Kansas City Current might be the best of the postseason.
Orlando was already up 2-1 during the second half of Sunday's thriller when Marta took a ball that had been poked free and WENT TO WORK. She proceeded to drop two sliding defenders simultaneously, cross up Kansas City's goalie, and break the ankles of another defender before ripping the ball into the net. IT WAS FILTHY, and the 38-year-old GOAT made it look easy.
The Pride eventually won the matchup and will now go to the NWSL Championship. But I can't stop thinking about that goal. So, here's 12 wicked photos of Marta totally tearing it up for you to remember it, too:
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) outruns the Kansas City Current defense and scores a goal in the second half in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) scores a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) outruns the Kansas City Current defense and scores a goal in the second half in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) scores a goal past Kansas City Current goalkeeper Almuth Schult (1) in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with forward Summer Yates (28) after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with forward Summer Yates (28) after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with forward Summer Yates (28) after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Nov 17, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Pride forward Marta (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Kansas City Current in a NWSL playoff semifinal match at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
