Cary, NC (January 10, 2017)- The North Carolina Courage announced today that they have signed Brazilian star Rosana. Per team and league policy, terms of the contract were not announced.
The winger was signed following a trade with the Houston Dash on December 23, when the rights to Rosana were acquired in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.
Rosana, 34, is a native of São Paolo, Brazil and has logged 112 appearances for the Brazilian National Team since 2000. The left winger has 21 goals for the Brazilians. She has participated in four FIFA World Cups and four editions of the Olympic Games for Brazil, winning a silver medal in 2004 and 2008.
“Rosana is a phenomenal player that has proven how lethal she can be in the US by winning a WPS championship with Sky Blue,” North Carolina Football Club President and General Manager Curt Johnson said. “She is a strong and technical player and will certainly contribute to our possession in the attacking half of the field.”
The winger returned to the United States in 2014 and was signed by Houston. However, Rosana was released to participate in an 18-month program with the Brazilian National Team to prepare for the 2015 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. The offensive weapon most recently played club soccer for Paris Saint-Germain of the French Division 1 Féminine. In ten matches with PSG, Rosana scored 3 goals.
Rosana joins fellow Brazilian international Debinha who was announced to the roster last week.
Season tickets for the North Carolina Courage are currently on sale. Priority seating will be given to North Carolina FC Season Ticket Members, Flex Members and individual membership holders. Please contact the North Carolina Football Club box office at 919-459-8144 to secure your spot.
About the NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is a ten-team Division-I women’s professional soccer league featuring national team players from around the world. The clubs are the Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, FC Kansas City, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, and the Washington Spirit. Based in Chicago, the NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. For more information about the NWSL, log on to the league’s official website at www.NWSLsoccer.com.
About North Carolina Courage
The North Carolina Courage is a professional women’s soccer team that plays in the NWSL. NC Courage, the reigning NWSL champion, plays their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. For more information, please visit www.www.nccourage.com or follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About North Carolina Football Club
North Carolina Football Club is the state’s largest professional soccer organization and is the parent organization of North Carolina FC (NASL) and North Carolina Courage (NWSL). The organization is owned by local entrepreneur, Steve Malik, and managed by North Carolina native and longtime soccer executive Curt Johnson. North Carolina Football Club was established in 2016 to bring the highest levels of men’s and women’s professional soccer to the state. For more information, please visit www.NorthCarolinaFC.com.
