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New signing in Liga MX Femenil soccer stirs emotions among fans
América Femenil has just shaken up the market with the arrival of Julie López, a Mexican midfielder only 20 years old who brings plenty of hype, since her direct jump to Liga MX Femenil from college soccer in the United States has generated buzz, given that the crack has no previous professional experience, however, her past with the Mexican Women’s Sub-17 National Team under the guidance of Ana Galindo, now an Azulcrema assistant, explains why the club is betting on this young talent with international potential.
América’s bet: From top college football to the Mexican elite
The move by América Femenil is bold, and that is precisely why it “stirs emotions” among fans: The most media-focused club in Mexico decided to sign a player who comes from the NCAA system (US university soccer), completely bypassing the traditional path of professionalism. This is a clear statement from the club: they are looking for young, underrated talent that can thrive under the pressure of Liga MX Femenil.
Julie López, a midfielder with Mexican roots, arrives for the Clausura 2026 and although her name may be new to the professional circuit, her sports pedigree is not. At 20 years old, she represents the bicultural profile that Mexican soccer is trying to attract: Players with high-level sports training in the United States who decide to represent Mexico and play at home.
The background that gives López cred
While she doesn’t have the pro label, López is not unknown to the América coaching staff. Her main endorsement is her time with the Mexican Women’s Sub-17 National Team, since in 2022 she competed in the World Cup for that category in India, where she was coached by Ana Galindo. This very Galindo is now Ángel Villacampa’s right-hand woman on the Azulcrema bench, so this direct connection is the major reason behind her signing, guaranteeing that her talent has already been tested and validated by the club’s insiders.
In addition, her formation in the Long Beach State program in the NCAA led her to accumulate 27 matches and 3 assists, which shows that, although her path was different, her development was constant and under a highly demanding sports regimen, preparing her for the intense rhythm required by Liga MX.
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The club’s binational trend
The case of Julie López is not an isolated incident, but the confirmation of a strategy at América Femenil. Along with her, another crack with a similar profile was announced: Giana Riley, a Mexican-American forward also 21 years old, who also arrives from college soccer (Florida State) and has experience with the United States Sub-20 National Team.
These two signings demonstrate that the club is opening a new avenue for finding talent: Young binational players trained in the robust collegiate system, which means that América is willing to invest in the potential of these players, and not just in consolidated figures, a decision that will undoubtedly keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the Clausura 2026.
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