USWNT's Kristie Mewis Set to Join West Ham United
Move brings Mewis closer to fiancée Sam Kerr, opens up roster space for Gotham FC
- USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Kristie Mewis is set to join West Ham United, marking her return to European football after a stint with Bayern Munich in 2015-16.
- The move will bring Mewis closer to her fiancée, Chelsea forward Sam Kerr, and will make them rivals in the Women's Super League (WSL).
- Mewis, who has 53 international caps, made 14 appearances for Gotham FC last season, helping them secure the NWSL title.
- West Ham, currently second from the bottom in the WSL, is in its first year under new manager Rehanne Skinner.
- Mewis' departure from Gotham FC opens up roster space for potential signings, with Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett, and Crystal Dunn being reported as targets.