Field Level Media
16 Jun 2026, 22:25 GMT+10
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Chicago Stars FC signed Spain national team defender Leila Ouahabi to a three-year contract on Tuesday.
The deal runs through the 2028 NWSL season. Ouahabi, 33, will occupy an international roster spot.
Ouahabi was a free agent after playing the past four seasons at England's Manchester City. She appeared in 106 matches across all competitions from 2022-26 and helped the club win the Women's Super League and the Women's FA Cup in 2026
'I'm very excited to join the Chicago Stars,' Ouahabi said. 'This is a new challenge in my career, and I can't wait to meet my teammates and start playing. I look forward to bringing my soccer knowledge and experience to the team, and I want to give the best version of me and help my team do the same. Chicago is building a great project, and I think this is the right place to be to compete at my best.'
Ouahabi previously played for Barcelona (2011-13, 2016-22) and Valencia (2013-16) in Spain. She helped Barcelona win the UEFA Women's Champions League in 2020-21.
'We're thrilled to welcome Leila to the Chicago Stars and are excited to add her experience and international pedigree to our roster,' said Stars president Karen Leetzow. 'Leila is a proven winner and has excelled at some of the biggest clubs and competitions in the world, as well as on the international stage with Spain, and we look forward to her bolstering our back line following a historic season with Manchester City.'
She has earned 66 caps with Spain, appearing in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Euro tournaments in 2022 and 2025.
--Field Level Media
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