ORLANDO, Fla. (January 23, 2017) – Orlando Pride acquired former Arsenal Ladies forward Chioma Ubogagu from the Houston Dash, it was announced today. In return, the Dash receive Orlando’s natural third-round pick in the 2018 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft.
“Chioma is a mobile, skilled player that has tremendous potential and possesses qualities that will be a big asset to our team,” Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni said. “With a history of success at Stanford and at the U23 level, we’re happy to add another forward with a nose for the goal.”
Ubogagu, whose name is pronounced ah-bo-GA-gu, was selected with the 28th pick in the 2015 NWSL College Draft by Sky Blue FC, but elected to join Arsenal Ladies in her birthplace of London.