Eni Aluko has been named the first-ever sporting director of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Angel City in the United States. Aluko will now continue her career overseas returning to the country where she had spells as a player, joining Angel City, an NWSL expansion team, who will begin playing competitively in Los Angeles from 2022. "I have no doubt the club will be a trailblazer, not just in the NWSL and women's soccer, but for sports clubs globally. Angel City founder and president Julie Uhrman added: "Appointing Eniola Aluko, a world-renowned international soccer player with extensive experience in technical positions, is a landmark moment for us. In her role, Aluko, a former striker who last played for Juventus and amassed 102 caps for England, will be tasked with growing Angel City and continuing their development ahead of their inaugural season.

Source: Sky sports May 20, 2021 08:48 UTC