February 22, 2012 10:21 AM
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Marta returns to Swedish league to play for Tyreso
STOCKHOLM — Five-time FIFA player of the year Marta is returning to play in the Swedish league.
Swedish club Tyreso on Wednesday presented the Brazilian star as its latest player at a news conference in Stockholm.
Marta played for three seasons in the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer league. The WPS suspended the 2012 season amid a legal dispute with an ousted owner, with hopes of restarting next year.
Marta spent five seasons with Umea of the Swedish League from 2004-08.
The value of the contract wasn't disclosed.
© 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Swedish club Tyreso on Wednesday presented the Brazilian star as its latest player at a news conference in Stockholm.
Marta played for three seasons in the U.S. Women's Professional Soccer league. The WPS suspended the 2012 season amid a legal dispute with an ousted owner, with hopes of restarting next year.
Marta spent five seasons with Umea of the Swedish League from 2004-08.
The value of the contract wasn't disclosed.
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