All eyes have been on Manchester City since news broke that Sam Mewis would be heading to the FA Women’s Super League. Mewis is said to have signed a one-deal with the Europen team, making this the first time the USWNT middie will play outside of the NWSL. With the Challenge Cup expected to be the only action from the NWSL for the year, the deal gives her a chance at a full year of matches.
The 27-year-old World Champ has had quite a successful career with three league championships under her belt. After three years with the now-defunct Western New York Flash, and three with The North Carolina Courage. And a total of 116 appearances on the national level with 67 appearances for the full team.
But she is not the only USWNT star in talks with Manchester. Bronze Ball winner and Washinton Spirit middie, Rose Lavelle, is reportedly weighing a similar offer from the euro team.
But in reality, the news is not shocking to anyone; there is no denying the fact that the European league surpasses the NWSL in competitiveness and tactical play. This, along with higher pay rates, has led to the NWSL losing several big names to it over the years. With one of the most recent being Australian captain and NWSL and W-League all-time leading scorer Sam Kerr. Who signed a two and a half year contract with Chelsea in November after six years in the NWSL.
As well as UCLA star, Jessie Fleming who joined Canada’s national team at just 15 years-old back in 2013. Fleming was expected to be this year’s number one pick before news broke that she would be opting out to focus on finishing her degree. However, there was still hope that she would join the league at a later point. But with the announcement of her signing with Chelsea, this week comes a significant loss for the NWSL.
There is much to wonder about Mewis’ future in the NWSL as she prepares to head to England, despite only signing a one year contract as many fans fear to lose another great to the FA league.
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