LONDON – Former Charlotte 49ers women's soccer standout Martha Thomas has returned to her native England to continue her professional playing career, as she signed Tuesday with London-based West Ham United. The club in her home country of England is coached by Matt Beard.
Thomas recently completed her first professional campaign with Le Havre AC in France. With her signing with West Ham United, she will return to her familiar No. 9 jersey as well.
In her first pro season with the French side, she helped guide the club to a second-place finish in the Feminine Division 2 standings and a 13-5-4 record.