It’s been less than 48 hours since the time of this report since one of the greatest soccer players to ever grace a professional field had their career come to a close on the highest of highs.
That player would be Marta, the Brazilian phenom who has been not just one of the best female players on the planet for nearly two decades but an iconic trailblazer for the advancement of women in sport.
On Sunday, Marta, 38, whose full name is Marta Viera da Silva, won the NWSL championship after leading the Orlando Pride to a 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit.
It put the
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