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• Norway international Ingrid Engen, 27, has signed a two‑year deal with OL Lyonnes, departing FC Barcelona. Her contract runs through June 2027.
• At OL Lyonnes, she reconnects with her former Barcelona head coach Jonatan Giráldez and national teammate Ada Hegerberg.
• There had been speculation about Engen leaving Barcelona for some time, with the 27-year-old player not getting as much playing time at the club as she deserved. There was also speculation about her moving to London City Lionesses.

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• 25-year-old Catalan midfielder Paula Fernández signed with Real Sociedad Femenino on a contract lasting until June 2027.
• Fernández joins from Levante UD, where she made 29 official appearances during the 2024/25 season.
• She developed through FC Barcelona’s youth academy.

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• Despite suffering an ACL rupture in September and missing the entire domestic season, 33‑year‑old Sophie Ingle has been named in Wales’ 23‑player squad for their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2025.

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• World Cup-winning Spanish defender Olga Carmona has officially signed with Paris Saint‑Germain on June 18, 2025, after departing Real Madrid. She’s committed to a three‑year contract extending until 2028.
• The Sevilla-born player made 186 appearances for Real Madrid over five seasons, tallying 28 goals and 25 assists, and captained the team in her final campaign.

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• Angel City FC introduced a powerful solidarity initiative by wearing pre-game shirts declaring “Immigrant City Football Club” and distributing 10,000 shirts to fans, carrying “Los Angeles is for Everyone” in English and Spanish.
• Captain Ali Riley emphasized the foundational role immigrants in the United States—and in Angel City specifically—play in establishing and enriching football culture.
• Singer and club investor Becky G, alongside other prominent figures like Natalie Portman and Serena Williams, reiterated the club’s message that the fabric of L.A. and football is built by immigrants.

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• Washington Spirit announced the signing of forward Sofia Cantore from Juventus, making her the first-ever Italian player in NWSL history.
• Cantore played a key role in Juventus’s 2024–25 Serie A Femminile title run, finishing with 11 goals and 6 assists in 25 league appearances.

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• Real Madrid announced that Pau Quesada will be the new head coach of the women's first team, with a contract running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
• Quesada returns to Real Madrid after spending three seasons with the club's youth teams, leading Juvenil C, Cadete A, and Real Madrid C.

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• Swedish forward Lina Hurtig signed a contract with Fiorentina, marking her return to Serie A until 2028 after departing Arsenal at the end of the 2024/25 season.
• Hurtig previously played in Serie A with Juventus from 2020 to 2022, winning back-to-back league titles and domestic cups before moving to Arsenal.

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