Yank Women Abroad 2017

Hoy goals:

http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/01/15/jets-women-within-striking-distance-of-top-four/

 

Crystal Dunn interview:

http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2017/1/16/14281410/crystal-dunn-ready-chelsea-2017-beyond

Now Dunn will be joining Chelsea until at least 2018. “I signed an 18 month deal,” she said before USWNT practice on Friday. “That’s how long I plan to be there. It seems like a long time and yes, it is a long time, but as far as my contract stuff, all I’m going to comment on is that I was able to work my deal that I’ll be available for the women’s national team, which is exactly what I wanted. I don’t want the pressures of feeling isolated, not being able to be released for camps and things like. I’m very happy with my contract. I get to be in a new environment, a new experience, and also be committed to the national team.” Dunn said she departs for England around the 27th of January.

“I knew in my heart that 2017 was the year for me to experience being in a different country and playing in a new league. I wanted to jump in in the start of the year. I just didn’t see myself playing with Spirit and being like all right, it’s time for me to leave now. This is the year that I’m just putting my all into a new experience. I need to invest fully. I didn’t think six months would be enough. I think I need to really be in that environment and really be in that culture and give it a whirl.”

 

Couple of Norwegian league notes:

-Bianca Sierra has left Arna Bjornar.

-Shade Pratt is joining Roa.

— Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) January 16, 2017

Both are Yanks.

 

Heather O'Reilly to Arsenal:

Heather O'Reilly joins Arsenal, tells me:"I want to help soccer in the US-I’m doing this to be a better ambassador"@TheDanLauletta @Wosozone

— Glenn Crooks (@GlennCrooks) January 17, 2017

 

Indeed, Heather O'Reilly will play for Arsenal this spring but is expected back in KC later this year. FAWSL Spring Series ends June 3. https://t.co/UXfgbKe26J

— Jeff Kassouf (@JeffKassouf) January 17, 2017

 

Looks like this might be a pretty busy thread this year:

🗣️ "She is a world class player and one of the most respected players in the US." - @PedroMLosa #HeatherIsAGunner 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UDDGEDYvvF

— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) January 18, 2017

This indicates she might *not* be back in KC this year:

Hat tip to @TXFNS. Nothing from the clubs, but HAO interview with @espnW states contract with Arsenal is for 18 months. pic.twitter.com/2PlsmstHGd

— Kieran Theivamanoharan (@KiersTheivam) January 18, 2017

 

Lindsey Harris out of UNC signs in Iceland:

Excited to announce I have signed with the club FH in Iceland for the upcoming season. Ready for the journey ahead 💪🏽 #waitonit https://t.co/RAZZgjuWdI

— Lindsey Harris (@lindseyBharris) January 18, 2017

 

Arin Gilliland picks up a hat trick:

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Savannah Jordan's Twitter profile says she plays for Glasgow City:



And according to their website, they have signed Jamaican-American Lauren Silver as well:

http://www.glasgowcityfc.co.uk/latest/2017/1/21/city-sign-jamaican-international-lauren-silver

 

American goalkeeper Megan Kufeld is moving to Norwegian side Medkila from Swedish side Sundsvalls DFF.

— Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) January 21, 2017

 

GCFC TV | WELCOME - SAVANNAH JORDAN!

Want to see more about our new signing? Take a look at a few @SavannahJ__ goals! pic.twitter.com/uUzjrx0J5n

— Glasgow City FC (@GlasgowCityFC) January 21, 2017

 

Sydney University head coach @HeatherGarriock announced last night that @kendallfletcher will be playing for them this NSW NPL season.

— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) January 22, 2017

 

Extracts from The Equalizer's weekly W-League report:

Sydney FC 1, Newcastle Jets 3

Arin Gilliland (Chicago Red Stars) scored a second-half hat trick as Newcastle Jets defeated leaders Sydney FC on the road to give the winners all to play for next week in the race for the final playoff spot. Gilliland scored in the 57th, 74th and 78th minutes to stun the Sydney crowd of 1,029 on Saturday, January 21. Gilliland scored her first goals of the season in the hugely important match

For Newcastle, Katelyn Rowland (Western New York Flash) in goal, Megan Oyster (Boston Breakers), Jen Hoy (Chicago Red Stars) and Gilliland played the entire match.

Western Sydney Wanderers 1, Canberra United 0

Western Sydney Wanderers’ home win over Canberra United on Sunday, January 22 came from Katie Stengel’s goal near the end of the first half. Stengel now has six goals and WSW had to survive 10 minutes of injury time to defeat Canberra, joint second in the table.

American imports Kendall Fletcher (ex-Seattle Reign), Paige Nielsen (ex-Seattle Reign) and Stengel (Washington Spirit) all played 90 minutes, with Alex Arlitt (FC Kansas City) again sitting out the match to rest a knee she hurt several games ago. For Canberra, NWSL loanees Celeste Boureille and Hayley Raso (both Portland Thorns), Jasmyne Spencer (Orlando Pride) and Stephanie Ochs (Houston Dash) all started, with Ochs subbing out for Nicky Flannery in the 61st minute.

Melbourne City 3, Brisbane Roar 1

For City, NWSL loanees Lydia Williams (Houston Dash), Laura Alleway and Steph Catley (both Orlando Pride), Lauren Barnes, Beverly Yanez, Jess Fishlock and Stott (all Seattle Reign) played the entire match while Erika Tymrak (FC Kansas City) subbed in for the final half hour. Maddy Evans (Orlando Pride) played 90 minutes for the Roar, as did former-NWSL players Clare Polkinghorne (Portland Thorns) and Gorry.

Adelaide United 2, Perth Glory 1

Adelaide United used two goals by Chicago Red Star loanee Danielle Colaprico (her first goals of the season) to defeat Perth Glory away 2-1 on Sunday, January 22. Rosie Sutton scored her sixth goal of the season to give the Western Australia side an early lead in the 10th minute, but Colaprico struck in the 15th and 84th minutes for the win. Chicago Red Stars loanee Vanessa DiBernardo, who hit the woodwork with a long range blast, said, “It’s hard to lose that way, but the good thing is that we created a ton of chances. The best thing is that we’ve already made the final four, but we want to make the top two and, if we can, win the league.”

For Perth, Nikki Stanton (Sky Blue FC), Alyssa Mautz and DiBernardo (both Chicago Red Stars) and Ari Romero (ex-Houston Dash) played the entire match, while Samantha Kerr (Sky Blue FC) was ejected in the 90th minute for her second yellow card offense and will miss next week’s game. For Adelaide United, NWSL loanees Monica of Brazil (Orlando Pride), Sofia Huerta, captain Katie Naughton and Colaprico (all three from Chicago Red Stars) played the entire match.

http://equalizersoccer.com/2017/01/...-eliminated-from-westfield-w-league-playoffs/

 

In Wednesday morning WoSo news, Tiffany McCarty is heading to Norway #NWSL

— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) January 25, 2017

 

From the Puerto Rico Fed:

Our Delyaliz Rosario formally introduced as player of Atlético Huila of the Colombian Professional League.

 

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Krystyna Freda: http://www.winthropeagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3325

3 months is very long for a "trial."

 

Player going pro before her senior year:

http://equalizersoccer.com/2017/01/26/carlyn-baldwin-chasing-full-time-soccer-dream/

Former Tennessee Volunteer Carlyn Baldwin’s announcement on Monday that she had signed with BSC Young Boys in Switzerland was different though. Baldwin, a 20 year old from Northern Virginia, wasn’t even eligible to enter 2017 NWSL draft as she still had a year of college eligibility remaining.

 

We're absolutely delighted to announce the signing of American defender Kelsey Hodges! #WelcomeKelsey https://t.co/LbBgzBzs4O

— Celtic FC Women (@CelticFCWomen) January 27, 2017

 

Awkward thumbs up pic for my first match with @ArsenalLadies. Taking on @FCBayern today in Spain. Leggooo 🔴 pic.twitter.com/UAolhQhJK1

— Heather O'Reilly (@HeatherOReilly) February 1, 2017

 

Heather O'Reilly makes her debut in a friendly against Gina Lewandowski:

Here's the full team news! It's @HeatherOReilly and @KimLittle1990 debuts and @jemmarose19 first game back in 6 months #COYG #ALFC pic.twitter.com/uovWW8sHsZ

— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) February 1, 2017

 

An odd video (in German) of Gina Lewandowski walking fans through their training day (HAO cameo):

 

Congratulations to PFA @WLeague Player of the Month nominee for January @AdelaideUnited's @schuerta. #PlayersVote pic.twitter.com/2WDnxVfBZv

— Professional Footballers Australia (@thepfa) February 1, 2017