The Washington Spirit have acquired forward Sofia Cantore via transfer from Serie A side Juventus, making Cantore the first Italian international in NWSL history.
Cantore will join the Spirit after the NWSL transfer window officially opens on July 1.
She has signed a deal with Washington through the 2027 season, with a team option for 2028.
“I’m very proud to join this important club and grateful for their trust in my abilities,” Cantore said in a statement.
“I’m excited to start this new chapter of my career as the first Italian player in the NWSL and can’t wait to work every day with coach Adrián González and my new teammates.”
Cantore was recently named to Italy‘s provisional roster for this summer’s European Championship. The 25-year-old has five goals in 37 appearances for Italy’s senior team and also featured for the Azzurre at the youth level.
She has spent her entire professional career to date in Italy, including several loans while under contract with Juventus.
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