Today, the Kansas City Current announced that they have signed University of Alabama forward and two-time All-American Gianna Paul. The deal is for three years, through 2028, with a club option for 2029.
“Since I was a little girl, I had always dreamed about playing professional soccer,” said Paul. “To say that that is my current reality will never feel short of surreal. I feel honored, blessed and overwhelmingly humbled to be accepted with warm arms and enthusiasm into such an incredible program such as Kansas City. The love they have for the sport of women’s football can be felt across the world and to be a small part of that history means everything to me. Every step of this journey has been led by God’s hand. I’m thankful for the growth, the challenges, and the blessings that brought me here. Additionally, my mother’s decade worth of sacrifices has made me into the woman and player I am today. Quite literally none of this would be possible with her. I’m grateful for the journey and ready for this next chapter with the Kansas City Current—let’s get to work!”
“Gianna is a dynamic forward who is skilled technically and tactically,” said general manager Ryan Dell. “She had a remarkable collegiate career at Alabama where she rewrote the record book, and we’re confident she’ll use that experience as a springboard to a successful pro career. She has progressed each season and we know she will continue to develop with our world-class technical staff. We couldn’t be happier to have Gianna in Kansas City for the next three years.”
With United States Coaches All-America selections in 2024 and 2025, she became the first player in Alabama Crimson Tide history to be awarded that honor twice.
In her four seasons, she would become the program’s record holder with 40 goals, 94 points, 279 shots and 115 shots on target.
One of the top players in the NCAA is now headed to the defending NWSL Shield holders.
