Nigeria born former England international, Eniola Aluko, is the new Sporting Director of US based National Women’s Soccer League side, Angel City.
Aluko recently left the same position at Aston Villa weeks ago.
The 34-year-old announced her retirement from playing in January 2020.
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
Discussing her appointment, Aluko said: “This is an incredible opportunity to help write Angel City’s first chapter and to build a team that is people-focused and admired by players and fans all over the world.
“I have no doubt the club will be a trailblazer, not just in the NWSL and women’s soccer, but for sports clubs globally. As a former player, the club’s determination to make an impact both on the field and in the community is something that I fully support, and I can’t wait to get started. Aluko played 102 times for England during her playing career
“I am thrilled to join a fantastic female-led ownership group, many of whom I have admired and been inspired by from a young age.”
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