WE League Champion and MVP Yuzuki Yamamoto signs with NWSL’s Denver Summit from Tokyo Verdy Beleza
· Yahoo Sports
Upon the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Japan Women’s National Team forward Yuzuki Yamamoto will be heading to Denver Summit.
Yamamoto has signed a two-year contract through 2027 with a mutual option for 2028.
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She comes from WE League Champions Tokyo Verdy Beleza, where Yamamoto was just named league MVP – scoring eight goals in 22 appearances. It was also the club’s first league title of the professional era.
“I’m honored and excited to join Denver Summit FC,” said Yamamoto, through an interpreter. “This club has a clear vision and strong ambition, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to take this next step in my career. I want to challenge myself in a new league, continue to grow as a player, and help the team compete at the highest level.”
“Yuzuki has a tremendous upside in her ability to play on both sides of the ball and we are thrilled to welcome her to Denver,” said Curt Johnson, General Manager of Denver Summit FC. “She’s proven herself at the highest levels in Japan and on the international stage. Her versatility, work ethic, and instincts on both the attacking and defensive side align perfectly with how we want to play.”