Brazilian soccer icon Marta Vieira da Silva, affectionately known as Marta, is officially engaged to her longtime girlfriend, Carrie Lawrence. The couple shared heartwarming photos of their special moment on social media, revealing their joy and excitement for the next chapter in their lives.
Marta, the all-time leading goalscorer in both men’s and women’s international football, shared a glimpse of their engagement on her Instagram stories. In the pictures, the couple is seen embracing each other, their happiness radiating through the screen. Marta’s engagement ring, a stunning diamond solitaire in an emerald cut, was a breathtaking sight.
Marta and Carrie have been inseparable since they first met two years ago. They have found their home in a luxurious mansion in Winter Park, a district in Orlando, Florida, which Marta purchased in 2023. The spacious mansion boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a sparkling pool, and a barbecue area, perfect for entertaining their friends and family.
Both athletes are members of the Orlando Pride, a team competing in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women’s soccer in the United States. Marta joined the Orlando Pride in 2017, while Carrie, a native of Orlando, has been playing soccer since high school, gracing the fields for teams like Florida Kraze Krush, South Carolina Gamecocks, and UCF Knights before joining the Orlando Pride in 2020.
The couple’s love story is a testament to their shared passion for the beautiful game and their unwavering support for each other. Their engagement is a celebration of their love and a promising start to a new chapter filled with happiness and exciting adventures.
