The Washington Spirit is adding more international flavor to its roster while bolstering its attack for the second half of the National Women’s Soccer League season. Washington signed Italian forward Sofia Cantore on a three-year deal with a 2028 team option in a transfer from Italian side Juventus FC. She will officially join the Spirit once the summer transfer window opens July 1.

Washington will pay Juventus a transfer fee to acquire Cantore. Financials of the deal were not disclosed. “Sofia is an important signing for this Spirit team as we continue to build up our roster to compete for trophies,” incoming head coach Adrián González said in a statement. “Her extensive experience in the Italian leagues and exceptional talent in the attacking third will help add a new layer for the Spirit moving forward.”