Debinha won't return to Courage in 2023
- by Paul Kennedy @pkedit, Dec 22, 2022
Brazilian star Debinha informed the North Carolina Courage that she will not be returning for the 2023 season.
The 31-year-old Debinha, who was declared an NWSL free agent earlier this offseason, spent six seasons with the Courage and is one of the most decorated players in NWSL history.
A message from our Debinha to Courage Country. pic.twitter.com/Cx5ppTWk4c
— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) December 22, 2022
She won NWSL championships in 2018 and 2019, NWSL Shields three years in a row (2017-19) and the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2022.
In 2022, Debinha was named to the NWSL Best XI and was named the Challenge Cup MVP for the second year in a row.
“We are extremely sad to see Deb leave and we know she does so as one of the most iconic players in our club’s history. We’ve watched her develop into a national and international superstar over the last half-decade with our club.
"We made a significant offer and certainly every attempt to keep her here in North Carolina," said Courage chief soccer officer Curt Johnson. "In our conversations, though, it became clear that – despite a deep love for this club and this community – she finds it in her best interest to continue her professional career elsewhere and we wish her nothing but the best."
