Seattle Reign FC announces that the club has signed Haitian forward Nérilia Mondésir (25 years old) aka "Nérigol" until the 2026 season, with a mutual option for 2027, for a transfer fee of $200,000 in favor of Montpellier HSC, according to CBS Sport https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-42612-icihaiti-football-nerilia-mondesir-will-leave-france-for-the-usa.html

"Nérilia is an exciting addition to the club. She brings with her a host of international and high-level league experience," said general manager Lesle Gallimore. "She'll add a new dimension to our attack and complement the current players on our roster. I look forward to our fans getting to know Nérilia, her story and her journey in the game."

Nérilia, the first player born in Haiti in the history of the League, is expected to join the club in August, pending receipt of her international transfer certificate.

She joins the Reign after playing for Montpellier HSC of the Division 1 Féminine since 2017, where she made 89 starts in 123 appearances. She has recorded 20 goals and 16 assists for the French club, scoring 19 of her goals over the last three seasons. In 2022, she led the team in scoring with 9 goals.

"I can’t wait to bring my passion for the sport to Seattle and play alongside this amazing group," said Mondésir. "I want to help the team reach its goals and achieve success. See you all soon, Reign fans !"

"We are thrilled to add a player of Nérilia’s caliber to our roster," said head coach Laura Harvey. "She is known for her creative ability with her speed of play and has experienced success for both her club and country. We look forward to utilizing her skillset to elevate our attack and help the club reach its goals this season and beyond."

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