Soccer - Frenchwoman Lou-Ann Joly joins RB Leipzig
Lou-Ann Joly strengthens the midfield of RB Leipzig's women's team. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman joins from Stade de Reims in the Saxon city. She signed a contract until 30. June 2027, RB announced on Thursday. The U23-National player appeared in 21 out of 22 possible games in the French Division 1 last season, starting in 20 of them. During this time, she provided four assists for the central midfielder.
"Despite her young age, Lou-Ann already brings a lot of experience at a high level. On the number six position, she impresses with dynamism and strong tackling behavior. In addition, she has a high football intelligence and is able to carry the game forward as a box-to-box player and support our offense", said Viola Odebrecht, Head of Women's and Girls' Football at RB.
The RB women start their training camp on July 6 for the new season. Before that, the team will undergo performance tests and medical check-ups from July 1 to 3 under new head coach Jonas Stephan. The first test match is then scheduled for July 13 (3:00 PM) at Stadion am Bad in Markranstädt against Breslau. The second preparation match is scheduled for July 19 (3:00 PM) in Markranstädt against Pogon Stettin, before the team goes to the training camp in Markt Rieden three days later. A test against FC Bergheim is planned there on July 24. Before the Bundesliga start on August 30, there is a test match scheduled against Sparta Prag on August 10 (1:00 PM).
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Lou-Ann Joly's soccer journey brings her from France to Saxony, specifically to join RB Leipzig's women's team. Her impressive performances in the French Division 1, including starting in 20 out of 22 games last season, caught the attention of RB Leipzig. As a dynamic midfielder with strong tackling behavior and high football intelligence, she will contribute significantly to the team's Bundesliga campaign. Following the new season's training camp in July, Lou-Ann and her teammates will face Breslau and Pogon Stettin in preparation matches before heading to Markt Rieden for further training.
