Mia is joining Seattle Rain FC on a permanent transfer from Fishel Chelsea, signing a long -term deal through 2029 that will reportly to be the most paying player in NWSL.
Fichel welcomed Seattle to the official announcement as “Big Fish”, reaching a cumulative income of $ 2.5 million during the lifetime of the contract, ESPN reported, which would be more than $ 2 million of the Malori Swansan deal in Chicago.
Fichel, a native of San Diego, said in a statement issued by a team on Thursday, “I am incredibly excited to sign a long -term contract in NWSL and take this next step in my career with Seattle Rain FC.” “This league is one of the best in the world, and I am eager for this opportunity. I can’t wait to start and contribute to the success of the team.”
24 -year -old Fishel is one leading for the US women’s national team and the fifth overall selection in the 2022 NWSL draft by Orlando Pride. He selected a professional career with Tigrar UANL at Liga MX Femaanil by winning the Golden Boot and Apprtura title in 2022. He missed most of his two sessions with Chelsea with a torn ACL that took place in February 2024 during training with USWNT for SONCACAF Gold Cup.
“We are pleased to bring Mia Fichel to the Seattle rule FC,” said Lesley Galimore, General Manager of Governance. “Mia is a player with a tremendous reverse – a round -scorer to the appearance, creativity and growing. This step represents an important step in her return, and we are committed to giving her environment and support.
USWNT Emma Hayes was the head coach in Chelsea, when the club paid a transfer fee of $ 250,000, brought Fichel from Tigress in 2023. Chelsea receives an unknown transfer fee from Seattle reign in the latest transactions.
Swansan signed a four -year deal with a team option to join Red Stars in 2024. This was the first four -year contract in league history, which extended the bar for earning in NWSL.
At Leiga MX Femaanil, Fishel scored 17 goals in 17 matches and became the first foreign player to claim golden boot. She was an all-American twice in the UCLA. He scored 32 goals with 14 assistance in 59 career games.
“We are absolutely thrilled to bring Mia to our squad,” said Laura Harvey, the coach of the reign. “He is ahead with world-class capacity, which has already completed a lot in his young career. The ability to disrupt Mia’s defense, eliminating in different ways gives him a dangerous addition to our group. We are excited to help him take the next steps and can’t wait to see her soon.”
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