North Carolina Courage traded United States Women’s National Team forward Lynn Williams to Kansas City Current, it was announced Monday.
As part of the deal, Courage will receive $ 200,000 in allowance money along with the rights of goaltender Katelyn Rowland and Current’s first-round draft pick in the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League Draft.
Courage now have three first-round picks for the 2023 draft.
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“Since arriving in North Carolina, Lynn has represented the Courage jersey with the utmost respect and passion,” said the head coach. Sean Nahas said in a statement.
“She’s given so much to this club, their teammates, fans and staff to help win titles. Most importantly, she has always behaved with class and she is someone I will truly miss here. I will always continue to do so. to be one of his biggest supporters and will always wish him much success.
“I cannot thank Lynn enough for what she has done here and the confidence she has shown in me personally by helping her along her journey. She is a special person who will always be an integral part of Courage’s legacy. “
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– KC current (@thekccurrent) January 10, 2022
Williams was loaned out to Melbourne Victory in December for the start of the League A season on a short-term contract until January 7.
She scored on her Victory debut when she came off the bench to help them secure a 2-1 victory over Melbourne City and also continued that form with goals in her next two games.
She was drafted sixth overall from the Western New York Flash in 2015 and stayed with the cub when he moved to North Carolina in 2016. Since then, she has won two NWSL Championship titles, three NWSL Shields. and an ICC championship title.
She has scored 48 goals and contributed 20 assists in 100 appearances with the club and has been the league’s leader in assists for the 2021 season.
Rowland returns to Courage after being traded to Current in July of last season. She made four appearances for the club during this time.
“First of all, I want to thank the Kansas City organization, my teammates, staff and fans for the opportunities, experiences and support that have been provided to me during my time here,” Rowland said in a statement.
“They have an amazing group of people with a bright future in the NWSL. This opportunity to return to Carolina feels like coming home. I know this year is going to be very different in so many ways, but I’m excited to be a part of the next chapter. I’m ready to don the patch and can’t wait to get back to work. “
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