United States and NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielder Kristie Mewis is close to joining WSL side West Ham United, a source has told ESPN.
Mewis, 32, was a part of the UWSNT squad for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand last summer, making a single appearance in the final minutes of the round of 16 against Sweden and later scored a penalty in the shootout defeat.
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She has 53 international caps, scoring seven times.
The midfielder also made 14 appearances for Gotham FC last season as they lifted the NWSL title last month with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign.
Mewis has played for clubs outside the U.S. on a couple of times, including starting her professional career at Canberra United FC in 2013, as well as a loan spells at Japanese side Iga FC Kunoichi and German side Bayern Munich.
The transfer will mean a move closer to her fiancée, Australia and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr.