Orlando Pride's Marta, Rafaelle, Adriana, Angelina, Barbra Banda, and Grace Chanda are heading to the 2024 Olympics.
What happened?
Marta, 38, will make her sixth Olympics appearance, aiming to become the first soccer player with a goal in six Olympics. She has scored 119 goals in international competitions.
Why it matters for Orlando Pride
The NWSL regular season will pause from mid-July to Aug. 18 due to the Olympics. Marta said she's looking forward to enjoying every moment and trying to win this time, as it will be her last Olympics.
What comes next?
Brazil will start in Group C, with matches against Nigeria on July 25, Japan on July 28, and Spain on July 31. Rafaelle, 33, also played for Brazil in the 2016 and 2020 Games.
| Player | Country | Olympics Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Marta | Brazil | 6th |
| Rafaelle | Brazil | 3rd |
| Adriana | Brazil | 1st |
| Angelina | Brazil | 2nd |
| Barbra Banda | Zambia | 2nd |
| Grace Chanda | Zambia | 1st |
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