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HOUSTON – The Houston Dash have signed defender Rebeca Costa da Silva from Cruzeiro for an agreed-upon transfer fee, both teams announced today. The 19-year-old will join the team through the 2027 season, with a mutual option for 2028. Rebeca will occupy an international roster spot pending receipt of her International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
A native of Pindoretama, Brazil, she is the ninth player to join the Dash for the 2025 season.
“Adding Rebeca to the team was a priority as we evaluated a number of opportunities during the primary transfer window, and we are thrilled to add a player who brings both versatility and depth to the roster,” said Dash President of Women’s Soccer Angela Hucles Mangano. “She is ready for a new challenge that will test her both as a player and an individual as she moves to a new country for the first time. We look forward to supporting her during this transition and welcoming her to the environment and culture we’re building in Houston.”
Rebeca spent the last two years with Cruzeiro, where she helped the team win back-to-back Campeonato Mineiro (state cup) titles. She made 25 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and providing two assists. The defender also played a key role in helping Cruzeiro reach the quarterfinals of the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino, marking their best finish in league play.
“I am excited for this new opportunity and to give my all for the club on the pitch,” Rebeca said. “The Dash presented an ambitious project, and I want to contribute to the team’s future success. I look forward to this new experience with my teammates and the technical staff, and I can’t wait to meet all the fans at the stadium very soon.”
Rebeca began her professional career with Fortaleza Esporte Clube in 2020. She initially joined the club’s futsal team and spent the next two seasons with their first team.
At the international level, Rebeca has represented Brazil at youth levels and joined the U-20 squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Brazil won all three of their group stage matches and reached the quarterfinals, where they faced North Korea, the eventual champions of the tournament.
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