Boston Legacy FC signs Colombian defender Jorelyn Carabalí

Make it three defenders signed in three days for Boston Legacy FC, because the NWSL’s latest workforce introduced the addition of Colombian heart again Jorelyn Carabalí on Wednesday.

Carabalí joins Brazilian defender Kaká and Mexican worldwide Nicki Hernández because the Legacy’s again line continues to take form.

Carabalí involves Boston from England’s south coast, the place she has performed for Brighton and Hove Albion within the Girls’s Tremendous League. Earlier than becoming a member of Brighton, she performed one season for Atletico Mineiro in Brazil following two seasons with Deportivo Cali in her native Colombia.

“For me, the NWSL is likely one of the prime leagues on the planet, and becoming a member of a membership like Boston and being a part of constructing a brand new historical past in 2026 fills me with delight and pleasure,” stated Carabalí in a launch. “Having the ability to play for Boston on this new chapter of my life motivates me to proceed rising and provides my finest for this membership, similar to my teammates and our wonderful coach, Filipa Patão. Thanks everybody for believing in me.”

Carabalí has additionally racked up 42 caps for Colombia and began each sport for her nation on the 2023 Girls’s World Cup.

“Jorelyn is a defender with expertise on the highest stage, each within the WSL and with the Colombian nationwide workforce,” stated Legacy common supervisor Domè Guasch. “She brings tactical intelligence and flexibility throughout the again line, and she or he’s comfy in quite a lot of roles. Having competed in main tournaments such because the World Cup and the Olympics, Jorelyn provides priceless expertise and management to our group as we proceed to construct.”

Carabalí joins the Legacy on a everlasting switch from Brighton on a two-year contract with a membership possibility.