Samantha Mewis was part of the USA's 2019 World Cup-winning squadUSA midfielder and World Cup winner Samantha Mewis has joined Manchester City Women. The move gives Mewis the opportunity to train and play at a high level, given the uncertainty over soccer in the US because of coronavirus. The 27-year-old has 67 caps for the USA and was part of the squad who successfully defended the World Cup in France in 2019. Sam Mewis (right) celebrates winning the 2019 NWSL Championship with North Carolina Courage team mates Merritt Mathias and Lynn WilliamsMewis told the club's website: "I'm so happy to have everything sorted. There is really no player like her and I think she just led our team in that World Cup (in 2019) so incredibly.

Source: Sky sports August 10, 2020 13:17 UTC