In early 2023, Californian Reina Bonta, who played college ball at Yale, joined Brazilian club Santos FC and went to the 2023 Women’s World Cup with the Philippines, her father’s birthplace. Bonta shares the experiences of her first year in Brazil that led to her re-signing with Santos for 2024.

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