West Ham United women’s team is delighted to announce the signing of United States international Kristie Mewis.
The 32-year-old midfielder joins the Club – subject to work permit and international clearance - after a successful season with NJ/NY Gotham FC, as they were crowned National Women’s Soccer League [NWSL] champions.
Mewis, who will wear the No15 shirt, has played over 170 times in the NWSL during her career, which includes a successful four-season spell with Houston Dash, where she lifted the NWSL Challenge Cup.
Having accumulated 53 caps for the United States women's national soccer team [USWNT] since making her first appearance for her country in 2013, Mewis adds experience, leadership and quality to the West Ham United midfield.
“I am delighted to be joining West Ham United,” she told West Ham TV. “I have always wanted to play in the Women’s Super League and now that everything has fallen into place, it feels like a dream come true.
“When I visited London for the first time, I went to my first football match at Upton Park. The culture and energy of West Ham captivated me straightaway and nothing has ever lived up to that moment – it was one of the happiest days of my life.
“It feels like I have come a full circle from that moment and it’s incredible to now be officially part of the West Ham family. I will work hard, try to lead by example and give everything for this badge.”
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Rehanne Skinner welcomed the combative midfielder to east London and is delighted to be working with her throughout the remainder of the campaign.
“As a Club, we are delighted to welcome Kristie to West Ham United,” she said. “Kristie brings a wealth of experience, having played across a number of different continents throughout her career and her involvement with the national team over 11 years, gaining more than 50 caps, has helped to change the landscape of women’s football across the world.
“Kristie understands the vision of West Ham United women’s team and it was clear from our first conversation that she wants to be a part of that vision.
“Kristie’s capabilities as a box-to-box midfielder, her energy and her leadership will be a huge asset to the team moving forwards and I’m really looking forward to working with her.”
Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Mewis began her career at a young age and quickly gained recognition for her talent. The midfielder played college soccer at Boston College, where she became one of the top players in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
In 2013, Mewis was drafted as the third overall pick by FC Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) inaugural college draft. She played for FC Kansas City from 2013 to 2014, before joining Boston Breakers in 2015, where she would make 20 appearances, scoring six times.
She would then experience her first taste of European football, spending a brief stint with FC Bayern Munich in Germany, before returning to Boston for the 2016 season. 2017 saw her play for three different sides, firstly with Washington Spirit, before being traded to Chicago Red Stars, and then ending the campaign with Houston Dash.
In 2018, Mewis suffered an serious knee injury, but returned the following year to help Dash to victory in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup.
After spending another season in Houston, Mewis was traded to Gotham in December 2021. Last season, she played 23 matches in the regular season and the challenge cup, where she helped the New Jersey based outfit to the NWSL Championship after victory in the play-offs.
On the international stage, Mewis has helped her country to success in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship, as well as three SheBelieves Cup titles between 2021 and 2023. Most recently, Mewis scored from the penalty spot at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in a round of 16 defeat to Sweden.
Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Kristie to the Club and wish her every success for her career in Claret and Blue.
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