Adriana Leon departs Aston Villa Women for San Diego Wave | OneFootball

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Canadian international forward Adriana Leon has joined San Diego Wave from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year contract with an option for a third season.

She had signed for Villa in the summer of 2023 from Manchester United, making 37 appearances and scoring nine goals.

An Olympic gold medal winner in 2020, Leon has 121 caps for her country and 41 goals, currently Canada’s all-time leading active goal scorer across both men’s and women’s national teams.

Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton told sandiegowavefc.com: “Adriana is a fantastic addition to our team, bringing a dynamic attacking presence and a wealth of experience at the highest levels. She is a proven playmaker with technical quality, creativity, and a relentless work ethic that will complement our style of play. Her experience in top leagues and on the international stage will be invaluable, and we’re excited to welcome her and see the immediate impact she’ll have both on and off the field.”

Leon said: “I’m incredibly excited to join San Diego Wave FC and can’t wait to get to work with my new teammates. This is a Club with big ambitions, and I’m ready to give everything I have to help the team succeed. The passion of the fans and the energy around this city make it an amazing place to play, and I’m looking forward to stepping on the field and representing San Diego with pride.”

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