After six seasons with the North Carolina Courage, midfielder Debinha has informed the club that she will not return in 2023.
The Brazilian national team star is a free agent this offseason, and has spent the entirety of her NWSL career with the Courage. During the 2022 season, Debinha appeared in her 100th regular season match – the club’s finale at San Diego. Through her six seasons, the midfielder scored 35 career goals.
She had a career-best 12 goals in 2022, being named to the NWSL First Team Best XI and an MVP finalist.
During her time with the club, Debinha won two NWSL championships, three NWSL championships, the 2018 ICC Championship and the 2022 Challenge Cup title.
“It’s difficult to say goodbye to a club and community that has played such a big part in my life,” said Debinha. “I would like to thank the Courage for six amazing seasons, a time that we achieved so much and set a very high bar for the growth of women’s fútbol.”
Wishing the club “nothing but the best” for the future, Debinha also thanked the Courage fans for their “unwavering support.”
“I will always hold my time in North Carolina in a special place and…
