Aaliyah Farmer, the brand new Chicago Stars signee, left Tigres as a consequence of harassment, her former coach mentioned.
Tigres coach Pedro Losa didn’t specify what sort of harassment Farmer handled, however mentioned at a information convention on Wednesday that it was the explanation the defender left Mexico.
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“There was a purple line in her course of. She did not really feel secure within the face of harassment that occurred and she or he tell us,” Losa mentioned. “As a membership, our obligation was to assist her.”
“I need to communicate out,” Losa added. “On daily basis there are feminine gamers and ladies in society who really feel this manner, each on social media and in different areas. No lady ought to really feel intimidated, abused, or harassed.”
Farmer is not the primary participant to depart Liga MX Femenil within the face of harassment. In 2023, Scarlett Camberos left Membership América to affix Angel Metropolis after coping with on-line harassment and stalking from a male fan. She has since returned to Membership América.The Stars that that they had signed Farmer to a three-year contract after Tigres granted her launch.
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The 22-year-old had a breakout 12 months in 2025, her first as a professional. After taking part in 4 seasons on the College of Southern California, Farmer signed with Tigres and instantly turned an everyday for one of many high golf equipment in Mexico.
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Farmer performed a key function for Tigres as they gained the 2025 Apertura title. Her performances led to her first worldwide call-up for Mexico in Might. The California native has appeared in eight matches thus far for El Tri.
“Aaliyah has a novel defensive prowess, robust aerial means and the flexibility to contribute in a number of defensive roles, which we’re excited so as to add to our group,” Stars normal supervisor Richard Feuz mentioned.
“Her promising profession is simply getting began. We sit up for having Chicago be a part of it.”