Man City sign World Cup-winning USA midfielder Mewis

American pro soccer player Samantha June Mewis. Mewis Plays as a midfielder for English FA Women's Soccer League (WSL) club Manchester City and the National Team of the United States. Photo: Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images

United States midfielder and 2019 World Cup winner Sam Mewis says joining Manchester City "is like winning the lottery".

Mewis has played 67 times for her country and featured regularly during last year's World Cup, starting the 2-0 final win over the Netherlands in Lyon.

The 27-year-old has joined the former Women's Super League champions from North Carolina Courage.

"I feel so lucky to have the opportunity," Mewis told BBC Sport.

"A couple of months ago my agent came to me with it and my eyes just kind of opened wide because obviously Manchester City is such a great club and is so well known.

"We [North Carolina Courage] played them last year in the ICC [International Champions Cup] tournament and I just remember thinking how good they were and how every player was so comfortable on the ball.

Sam Mewis celebrates a goal with teammates. Photo:Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/Getty Images

"I thought it would be cool to play overseas one day and for a club like Manchester City. I feel really lucky and really fortunate to have this opportunity."

Sam Mewis - Manchester City "are an incredible club" ⬇

.@sammymewy 💬 City are an incredible club and I didn’t know I would get an opportunity like this so when I heard about it my ears picked up because it is such a great place to play.

🔵 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klUGiM pic.twitter.com/VgfXTLvJVd
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 11, 2020