Today, AC Milan of Serie A and the North Carolina Courage of NWSL have announced the transfer for Swedish International, Evelyn Ijeh for an agreed-upon fee.
Ijeh, contract is a fully-guaranteed four-year contract through 2029. She will join the team upon receipt of a P-1 visa and ITC (International Transfer Certificate).
“I’m very excited to join the North Carolina Courage and begin this new chapter of my career. The Courage is a club with a strong identity, high standards, and a history of competing
at the highest level, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an ambitious environment. I’m looking forward to contributing both on and off the field, continuing to grow as a player, and working alongside the staff and my new teammates. I can’t wait to get started,” Ijeh said.
Since joining AC Milan in January 2024, she has blossomed into one of the top attackers in all of Serie A. With 12 goals (29 games) in the 2024-2025 season, Ijeh finished third in the Golden Boot race.
Internationally, Ijeh, 24, has earned three caps for the Sweden’s Women’s National Team and has scored one goal.
“We are delighted to welcome Evelyn to the Courage. A player that we came incredibly close to signing in the summer who remained one of our priorities for this off season. Evelyn is a dynamic attacking player who brings pace, physicality, and a real presence in the final third. She fits our game model well — aggressive in transition, committed in the press, and dangerous attacking space behind the defense. Beyond her on-field qualities, she has shown strong mentality and a clear desire to grow, which aligns perfectly with our long-term vision. We believe this is an important signing for both the present and the future, and we’re excited to see her make an impact in our environment,” said Courage Chief Soccer Officer Ceri Bowley.
Ijeh has played in Damallsvenskan with IFK Göteborg, BK Häcken, Lidköpings, and Växjö DFF. She made the move to Liga MX Femenil side Tigres UANL in 2023 before being loaned to AC Milan in January 2024, with the move later made permanent.
Now she heads to one of the top leagues in the world, NWSL.
