As the Pride approach the halfway mark of the NWSL season, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on what they have accomplished so far this season.
That narrative inevitably involves Brazilian superstar Marta, who the team brought in at the start of the season. In last week’s match against the Houston Dash, Marta had an effect on each of the four goals-- scoring two of her own and earning assists on the other two. Despite missing the first game for the Pride, and coming in as a late substitute in their home opener, Marta is tied for the league lead in goals with five in eight matches.