'Wouldn't be here without Marta' - USWNT players pay tribute ahead of Olympic final - video Dailymotion

USWNT players Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman hail Brazil's Marta for her impact on football around the world

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00:00Yeah, it goes without saying, Marta has changed the game of soccer around the world.

00:07She is such a talented soccer player, but also a great human, which, I mean, speaks volumes.

00:16But, yeah, I've always looked up to her. I think we all kind of do. She's a legacy forever.

00:21To play against her in this game, in this magnitude of a game, I think is so special.

00:26And I know she would want us to give her our best game. That's the highest level of respect you can give someone.

00:34And, I mean, yeah, we wouldn't be here probably without a Marta who did change the game forever

00:40and is continuing to change the game.