Today, the North Carolina Courage have announced that they have acquired an international roster spot from the Seattle Reign through the 2027 season in exchange for $60,000 in intra-league transfer funds.
Utilizing the spot, the club have announced the signing of Bia Gomes (Ana Beatriz Gomes Lopes) through the 2027 NWSL season with a club option for 2028.
Bia: “I am very excited to join the North Carolina Courage. This is a big step in my career. I can’t wait to get out on the field with my new teammates
and show Courage Country what I can do.”
For the past two seasons, the winger has played with Russian club, ZFK Zenit, scoring three goal in all competitions.
Internationally, she was part of the 2022 CONMEBOL U-20 Championship squad that won it all.
Courage Chief Soccer Officer Ceri Bowley: “We are pleased to welcome Bia to the Courage. She has many attributes that we were looking for to complement the players in our attacking unit. Her commitment to contribute with and without the ball and curiosity to learn are standout features, and we are excited to see her grow in our environment.”
She started her career in Brazil with Internacional in 2022 before moving to Changchun Dazhong in China the following year.
