Chicago Red Stars sign Olympic gold medallist Julia Grosso from Juventus | OneFootball

Chicago Red Stars have confirmed the signing of Julia Grosso on Monday.

The 23-year-old midfielder joined the club after three years of playing for Juventus and signed a three-year contract with the National Women’s Soccer League side.

In addition to her European triumphs, Grosso has established herself on the international for Canada – notably scoring the winning penalty kick to help the Canucks win Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Red Stars and can’t wait to hit the field every weekend and give it my all,” said Grosso. “I’ve heard that Red Star fans are super passionate, so I’m excited to be a part of that. I’m looking forward to playing alongside the talented players in Chicago for the rest of the season and beyond!”

During her time in Italy, the Canadian won Serie A Midfielder of the Season and registered a total of 10 goals in 76 appearances. She departs having won the 2022 Copa Italia, Series A league title and the Supercopa.