Birmingham Metropolis signal skilled Australian worldwide ace Van Egmond

Birmingham Metropolis have accomplished the signing of Australian worldwide midfielder Emily van Egmond on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

WSL Full-Time have been knowledgeable of the information by way of an official membership press launch from the Blues this night.

The 31-year-old joins Birmingham Metropolis off the again of a brief spell within the American Nationwide Girls’s Soccer League (NWSL) with San Diego Wave. Van Egmond made 26 NWSL appearances for Wave by which she scored one aim.

The midfielder has loved a prolonged profession which has seen her signify 13 totally different golf equipment. Van Egmond has performed her soccer in Australia, Denmark, the US, Germany and England. Her earlier spell within the English sport got here with West Ham United in 2020 and 2021.

On the worldwide stage, Van Egmond has been capped by Australia on 153 events whereas she has scored 31 targets for her nation.

After becoming a member of Birmingham Metropolis, Van Egmond stated “I’m completely happy to be right here. I can’t wait to get began. When Birmingham got here to me, I beloved the ambition.

“They’re high of the desk proper now, seeking to get promoted, and I simply thought what a possibility to come back to an incredible membership and be a part of one thing thrilling.”

Van Egmond is Birmingham Metropolis’s second switch deadline day signing.

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