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Angel City FC introduced the signing of Japanese defender Miyabi Moriya to a one-year deal.
Moriya, who has earned 15 caps for the Japanese nationwide staff, involves ACFC by way of switch from INAC Kobe Leonessa of the Japanese WE League for an undisclosed switch charge. The Nara Prefecture, Japan, native will occupy one in every of groups worldwide spots.
Moriya scored eight targets in 118 matches for INAC Kobe Leonessa and was named the WE League Valuable Player in 2023.
“We are excited to add a defender of Miyabi’s caliber to our roster,” ACFC sporting director Mark Parsons mentioned in a press release. “She is a versatile talent with incredible game intelligence which will allow our coaching staff to continue to evolve our style of play. Bringing Miyabi and her huge international experience with one of the top national teams in the world is an important addition to our team.”
Moriya will be a part of former schoolmates and teammates Jun Endo and Hannah Stambaugh at ACFC. The trio performed collectively on Japana’s Women’s World Cup staff in 2023, which reached the quarterfinals.
“I am grateful to Angel City for signing me and I can’t wait to play for the fans at BMO Stadium,” she mentioned in a press release. “I visited Los Angeles several times as a student athlete, and I am excited for this new journey. My heart breaks for what LA is going through right now, and I am grateful to become part of the community.”
–Field Level Media