Grace Chanda has joined United States National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride from Spanish Liga F side Madrid CFF.
The Zambia Women’s national team midfielder had a two-season spell with the Spanish giants, as she will become the second player at Orlando Pride and the third Zambian to play in the NWSL, the United States’ women's football top flight league.
Chanda's compatroit, Racheal Kundananji, was the first Zambian player when she joined Bay FC in February in a record-transfer fee that made her the most expensive female player in the world.
“I am extremely excited to join Orlando. It is a great club, where I will be able to play alongside amazing players, like Marta and Barbra,” Chanda told Orlando Pride.
“This is a very important step in my life because I have always wanted to play in the NWSL, one of the best leagues in the world. I hope I can adapt quickly so that I can help my teammates and the club achieve greater things together. I’m looking forward to this amazing journey of my life.”
The enterprising midfielder joins another compatriot and Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda who is joint top-scorer in the league with eight goals.
Sebastian Hines - charges, currently sit on the summit of the NWSL with 27 points, Kansas City (KC) Current' laying second on 25 points.
By: Pascal Amoah
