Wang Frost, a stalwart of China's women's soccer team, has announced that she is joining Louisville Athletics of the NWSL in the United States, opening another chapter of her career abroad.
Since August 10th, the dust has settled on Wang Frost's path to stay in the ocean, which is not only a personal glory, but also an important leap for China's women's soccer team on the international stage.
This stay is Wang Frost's third journey to an overseas league after South Korea and France. At the same time, China's women's soccer team also has a number of players shining in the international league.
Coach Shui Qingxia believes that staying in the ocean is an important way for players to grow, and that it helps young players to increase their confidence and improve themselves through club matches.
More players playing overseas will undoubtedly improve the overall strength and performance of our women's soccer team, creating a virtuous cycle.
Wang Frost has joined Louisville Athletics in training for a new challenge.
Looking back on Wang Frost's experience of staying in the South Korean Women's Football League, she made her debut in 2013, winning the second place in the league and the MVP honor of the AFC Cup with her team.
In 2018, she joined the French women's soccer team of Grand Paris to open a new chapter in her career and achieved a brilliant result of 8 goals and 10 assists in the season in France, which became the first goal of a Chinese player in the history of women's UEFA Champions League.
However, for various reasons, Wang Frost ended her stay in France in 2019. After the Tokyo Olympics, she once again set her sights on going overseas.
In May this year, Wang Frost tried to contact the English Premier League team, but ultimately failed to do so. Now, she will join the NWSL, one of the top level women's soccer leagues in the world.
Although Louisville Athletic is in the middle to lower reaches of the league, Wang Frost is expected to get more playing time. The team's head coach has previously coached the Beijing Beijin women's soccer team and knows Wang Frost well.
After confirming her joining, Wang Frost published an open letter expressing her belief in staying in the world and her love for women's soccer in China.
This time Wang Frost signed a year and a half deal with Louisville Athletic and is now assembled with the team.
Coach Shui Qingxia also sent her blessings, wishing Wang Frost all the best in her life and training in the team, facing challenges bravely, paying attention to her body and improving herself.
In addition, Tang Jiali, Shen Mengyu and other players have also embarked on the road to stay in the ocean, contributing to the development of China's women's football.
Tang Jiali will join CFF Madrid of the Women's La Liga, becoming the first Chinese player in history to land in the Women's La Liga.
Shen Mengyu excelled in the Scottish Women's Premier League, helping her team win both the League Cup and Scottish Cup.
New generation players such as Tu Linli and Zhao Yujie have also been showing their strength in the international arena.
The future of women's soccer in our country is full of hope.
