Bachman signs for Atlanta Beat

After three seasons Ramona Bachman is leaving Umeå IK. The super talent from Switzerland will next season to play for the Atlanta Beat in the WPS league.Umeå IK loses one of its biggest stars.

The club tried to persuade Bachmann to remain in Sweden. But a visit to Atlanta helped her make a decision about the move.
Club director Britta Akerlund said in a statement "Ramona is a unique talent, We have been fortunate to have her with us for three seasons and have seen her develop into a true global player.It is a great loss not only for Umeå IK but for the whole Damallsvenskan when she chooses to go to the WPS league. We wish her with all our hearts good luck in the U.S. and keep my fingers crossed that she will achieve its ambitious goals"

"Ramona is one of the most exciting young players in the world," said Atlanta Beat Head Coach Gareth O'Sullivan. "She is confident on the ball, has good pace, and is very direct in the way turns to take players on."

"Ramona is one of the world's best," said Beat GM Shawn McGee. "We are excited about the future Ramona will bring to Atlanta, and we are positive that she will be an integral part of leading us to a Championship."

Bachman says she is looking forward to playing in the league to hopefully become the best player in the world.

"Many of my teammates are playing in the U.S., and I really believe that, in 2010, WPS will be the best women's league in the world," said Bachmann. "In seeing the number of players who are now leaving Sweden for the American league, I think right now the best players are in WPS, and I want to play both with and against the best players in the world."

"The Atlanta Beat wants to be the best team in the world, and since I want to be the best player in the world, it will be an honor to join an organization such as the Atlanta Beat."