The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing Monday of Brazilian forward Ludmila to a three-year contract.

Ludmila, 29, will join the NWSL club following the Paris Olympics and will occupy an international roster slot.

She spent the past seven seasons at Atletico Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 159 appearances for the Spanish side.

“I have had the pleasure of watching Ludmila’s game for years. There is a clear level of talent that has helped Ludmila find success on the pitch, individually as a goal scorer and as a part of Atletico with their championships,” Red Stars general manager Richard Feuz said. “I look forward to seeing Ludmila come in and contribute to the Red Stars as we enter the second half of the season and push for playoffs.”

Ludmila helped Atletico Madrid win the Primera Division Femenina in 2017-18 and 2018-019, the Supercopa Femenina in 2020-21 and the Copa de la Reina in 2022-23.

She is signed with Chicago through the 2026 season.

“I can’t wait to put on the jersey and play in front of our fans. I want my soccer and goals to make them very happy when they come to the field,” Ludmila said. “I’m going with the goal of being champions since the first season, I want to keep winning in Chicago. SAMBA!”

Internationally, Ludmila has scored five goals in 50 appearances with Brazil’s senior national team. She appeared in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics.

–Field Level Media