Forbes to play in Colombia’s first pro women’s league

Forbes, named as one of the top CONCACAF Women goalkeepers by the Confederation for 2016, tied up the one-year deal last week.

Independente will be taking part in the first Professional Women’s League in Colombia with the season running from February to June.

“It feels great to secure a second contract in South America particularly with this being a new league in Colombia,” Forbes told TT FA Media on Saturday.

“I have a lot to offer the team and hopefully I can help them with my winning mentality and commitment to the game. I am really anxious for the new season ahead. The experience I gained at Limpeno has helped me a great deal and I’m just thankful for everything right now and hopefully I can continue to perform at a high level and take that form to the national team when the time comes” Forbes added.

The 26-year-old Forbes comes from Plymouth, Tobago and has made 30 appearances for the TT women’s team. She also attended the University of Maine in the United States. She became the first Caribbean player to be part of a Copa Libertadores women’s team , after helping Sportivo Limpe?o of Paraguay defeat Estudiantes de Guarico of Venezuela 3-2 in the final in December.

Independiente Santa Fe is based in Bogot?, and is one of the three most successful clubs in Colombia, winning fifteen titles, which includes nine national championships in the men’s game including the 2016 title.