Mia Fishel has had quite the week.
Exactly seven days after earning her first U.S. women’s national team cap, Fishel scored on her Chelsea debut as her new side defeated Tottenham 2-1 in Sunday’s Women’s Super League opener.
With the game scoreless in the 28th minute, Niamh Charles beat her marker on the left flank before whipping in a cross that Fishel did well to head away from her body and into the far corner.
Lauren James would go on to score early in the second half, with Spurs pulling a goal back in the 76th minute through Martha Thomas.
Fishel, who completed a move to Chelsea from Tigres in the offseason, said her goal was a “dream come true,” adding that playing in England was a step up from her time in Liga MX Femenil.
“I’m playing for my dream club with these players. I’ve been here a month and I’m excited,” Fishel told Sky Sports.
“I had no doubts about starting and that’s kudos to Emma [Hayes, Chelsea head coach] and the team for making me feel welcome.
“The intensity is different from the Mexican league. We don’t get a lot of time on the field. Take more than two touches here and you’re going to get smashed, that’s the major difference.”
Hayes added that she was happy with the partnership that was developing between Fishel and England star James.
“A brilliant debut from Mia and the connection with Lauren was there to see throughout,” Hayes said.
“She was a bit out of the game for the first 15-20 minutes but when she did feel her way into it, her connection with Lauren was excellent.”
Watch Fishel’s goal on Chelsea debut
MIA FISHEL SCORES ON HER CHELSEA DEBUT. 🇺🇸💥 pic.twitter.com/RUQDcZVQDD
— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) October 1, 2023
[lawrence-related id=29129,29111,24692]