Orlando Pride NWSL's season came to an end with a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Gotham FC in the NWSL semifinals. The match was decided in the sixth minute of stoppage time, with the referee awarding a free kick to Gotham. Marta, the Pride's captain, was not pleased with the call and felt that the referee was looking to find a fault. She praised Gotham's overall performance, saying that they have a good team and that the Pride needed to be more aggressive. Despite the loss, Marta was proud of her team's resilience and determination throughout the season. The Pride had a chaotic regular season, but managed to grind out results in key matches and make it to the semifinals. They even took care of the Seattle Reign in the quarterfinals with a put-together performance, but ultimately fell short against Gotham. Marta gave credit to Gotham's performance, especially in their quarterfinal match against the NWSL Shield winner Kansas City Current. She also praised her opponents' overall season, saying that even the best team this year lost to Gotham. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for Marta, who has been open about her desire to keep playing professionally. After stepping away from international soccer in 2024, she returned to the Pride and led them to the 2024 Shield and the 2024 NWSL championship. She signed a new contract with the club through the 2026 season in January. Despite the loss, Marta remains hungry for victory and still shows up with the same excitement and nervousness after more than two decades as a pro.