KC Current
KC Current signs Angolan forward Lacho
Angolan attacker adds new look on the forward line
The Kansas City Current announced the signing of Angolan international attacker Flora Marta Lacho to a two-year contract ahead of the 2025 season. Lacho is the first Angolan international in the National Women’s Soccer League. Lacho is a 25-year-old forward that most recently played for TP Mazembe in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Head coach and sporting director Vlatko Andonovski told reporters, “Lacho is a player that we signed that we’re excited to have on the team. I think that she is someone that will take just a little bit of time to get to her best game, but so far, she’s been training with us for a few weeks and has done very well.”
When asked to describe her play, Andonovski replied, “She’s a very interesting type of forward. I don’t think we have a forward like that on the squad. She’s very good in very tight areas, I would say if I had to pick a player like that now, it would be Deb. Just tight and tricky in tight spaces, has an ability to eliminate players and combine with her teammates but also brings some interesting intensity defending.”
She enjoyed an impressive 2024 season for her club, helping TP Mazembe win its first continental title as the club won the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League. Across TP Mazembe’s five matches in the competition, Lacho was named Woman of the Match on three separate occasions. Lacho was named to the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Best XI. She was also named to the best XI from group stage play. She scored two goals and recorded two assists in the competition. Flora Marta was also nominated for the 2024 CAF Interclub Player of the Year.
“We are very excited to bring Flora Marta to Kansas City as her success last season at the club level in Africa was impressive to follow,” said Current general manager Caitlin Carducci via press release. “We look forward to seeing how she can make an impact on the pitch and add competition to our roster in 2025.”
“What led me to make this decision were the goals the team has, and I am enthusiastic about helping the team achieve those goals,” said Lacho via press release. “I feel proud to be in this great club, and I intend to work hard so I can help the team accomplish all of its goals!”
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Okay, as always, please clarify the roster for us. I thought spots were already overfull. They do, as far as I know, have Pffeifer and Robinson out with knees, but how do the numbers work?
Well, sort of answered my own question. The Current site has the press release and Mallory Weber will not be rostered, but will continue to rehab with the team. Robinson and Pfeiffer are still on the Season Ending Injury list, as is Bia, but she is supposedly coming off soon. There is also a U18 designation, so that may not count fully against the roster. Pfeiffer and Katie Scott are classified as U18s, but Mary Long is not. Maybe she is considered an INTERN…
Mary Long turned 18. But yes, more info was in that KC Current release than I think Thad had when he was tipped the signing was coming.
https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/news/kansas-city-current-announces-signing-of-forward-flora-marta
You going to be at Opening Day? I could be convinced to buy you a beer for your yeoman’s work on this site.
I will be. And I appreciate the offer, but I’ll be “working.” I don’t really drink (and have a pretty restrictive diet currently), but I do genuinely appreciate the kind words.
I would say, tell people about the site/KC soccer/etc. Spread the good word and that’s payment enough 🙂
I do wish there was a little more commenter traffic. I’ll try and spread the word.
Drinking on duty? I am pretty sure you will not be suspended….
You saw how he went straight to drinking? I coulda meant a root beer…
Maybe he isn’t allowed root beer either…
Honestly, no, I shouldn’t drink soda. I’m trying to live a healthier life. I’ve dropped 20 lbs. this year Thad, thanks for noticing 🙂
That said, whatever the Current serve will be my cheat meal b/c their press box food is amazing!
True, got the signing on embargo and able to ask Vlatko, the other info was added over night
Thanks for the updates, and sorry for the delay. I’m not sure forward depth is where our roster spots should go but I said that last year about the Chawinga signing so I am prob wrong. It’s hard to complain about this roster build-Rocky Rodriguez was an important get for me. But I still wish we would have made a splash at center back. Especially with Robinson recovering from a major injury. Also, any insider info on Non-roster invitees? I saw Tankerslay signed with Tampa but what about Boman and Brewer? Both have potential and appear to still be with team due to some social media posts.