The Chicago Red Stars today announced the signing of forward Nádia Gomes. The Portuguese international joins the Red Stars on a one-year contract with a one-year option.  

“We are very happy to welcome Nádia to the Red Stars,” said Chicago Red Stars general manager, Richard Feuz. “Nádia is a proven goal scorer, as her record in the USL W last season shows, and we look forward to seeing her develop further as a Red Star.”

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to play for the Chicago Red Stars, and for being surrounded by an amazing group of players and an organization who has welcomed me with open arms,” said Nádia.  

Gomes arrives in Chicago from USL W League club San Francisco Glens SC, where she scored 17 goals in 15 appearances and was named USL W League National Player of the Year in 2023. Prior to the Glens, Gomes was a national team replacement player for the NWSL’s Orlando Pride in 2018. Gomes was originally drafted by the Pride as the 23rd overall pick in 2018 NWSL College Draft out of Brigham Young University. 

At BYU, Gomes tallied 23 goals and 23 assists over 83 career appearances, earning a spot on the NCAA All-American Third Team and was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2016. Gomes has represented Portugal on the international stage since 2013 at the under-19 youth level, making 8 appearances as a defender before being joining the senior team in 2018. 

Gomes has trained with Chicago since being named to the team’s preseason roster January 23. The Red Stars begin the 2024 National Women’s Soccer season March 16 when they take on the Utah Royals in Sandy, UT. The club returns to Chicago for their home opener at SeatGeek Stadium March 23 against Seattle Reign FC. Tickets are available now at chicagoredstars.com/tickets.