Let’s talk about Marta, well scratch that! Let’s talk about one of the greatest female soccer players of all time and the Brazilian Legend Marta. With an already remarkable career under her belt, this year with Orlando Pride is particularly significant for her as she stands just a step away from clinching a title that has eluded her thus far—the NWSL Championship. The excitement builds even further for the 38-year-old because this marks the first time her mother will travel to the USA to cheer her on during the NWSL final.

This brings us directly to our main theme—the family background of the Orlando Pride star. Keeping that in mind, let’s delve into Marta’s familial roots and highlight their influence on her success.

All about Marta’s parents and siblings

It would be accurate to state that Marta’s family background has played a pivotal role in shaping her career and life. She was born on February 19, 1986, to her mother Tereza Vieira, and father Aldario Silva. The Brazilian forward primarily grew up under the care of her mother because her father, Aldario departed from the family when she was just an infant.

From that point forward, Tereza Vieira became Marta’s strongest supporter, encouraging her to chase a passion for soccer. In addition to nurturing Marta’s ambitions, Tereza also raised her three other siblings: Jose, Valdir, and Angela. Demonstrating remarkable support as a mother, she defied societal expectations to inspire her daughters to embrace their dreams in football.

It is this constant support that has shaped the Orlando Pride star’s legendary career, which we see today. With her family background wrapped up let’s take a look at the dating life and relationship history of Marta.

What is the Orlando Pride star’s Relationship status?

To address the main question right away, Marta is currently engaged. You may wonder to with whom she is involved. Well, the answer can be found within her team, Orlando Pride, and that person is none other than Carrie Lawrence. Lawrence became a member of Pride in 2020 and crossed paths with the Brazilian, who had been on the team since 2017.

At that point, however, Marta was involved with another Orlando Pride player, Toni Pressley, and they even got engaged in 2021. Unfortunately, their engagement was short-lived and called off soon after. In 2022, it was revealed that Marta had begun dating Carrie Lawrence.

Fast forward two years to August 18th, 2024—huge news broke as the joyful couple announced their engagement following the forward’s retirement from international soccer. Their bond has only grown stronger over time as they have settled into a lovely home together in Winter Park, Florida. For Marta, these supportive aspects of her life appear to be significant driving forces behind her success in soccer.