Boston Legacy FC announced the signing of American center back Deja Davis from Paris FC on a free transfer through the 2028 NWSL season.
“I think it’s really exciting to be a part of something that’s new,” said Davis in a statement. “My intention was to be here and be at the beginning of something, and help the team make a name in the NWSL. Also, for me, I’m discovering the NWSL. I’ve never played in the NWSL. I’m also pretty close to home, so it’s my chance to have my family come to games.”
Davis
is a 31-year-old defender with nine seasons of professional experience in France. She started in France’s third division with Le Havre after graduating from La Salle University in 2016. In her first season with Le Havre the team earned promotion to the second division, and then later won promotion again to the first division during the 2019-2020 season.
Following the success with Le Havre, Davis made a switch to Paris FC for two seasons. In her first season with with the club Davis won a Coupe de France trophy in a final against Paris Saint-Germain and finished third in the Première Ligue.
“Deja [Davis] is a highly reliable center back,” said Legacy general manager Domè Guasch in a statement. “She’s lived the climb from the third division to the Champions League in France. That experience and that builder’s mentality are exactly what we need at the core. Someone who knows how to lay a foundation, brings real defensive stability, and makes everyone around her better.”
The Legacy have been inconsistent for the first half of the NWSL season and hold the 14th spot in the NWSL standings with only nine points through 12 matches played thus far. The Legacy return to action on July 5, for a home match against Bay FC at 12 p.m. EST.
