In a move that could pave the way for a big signing later this preseason, the Dash on Friday traded Brazilian midfielder Andressinha to reigning NWSL champion Portland Thorns FC.
In return, the Dash will receive second-year forward Savannah Jordan, who spent the first half of 2017 playing for Scotland's Glasgow City FC. Jordan was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2017 draft but would have been picked much higher had she not already made her intentions clear to play overseas.
Jordan should boost the attack that scored 23 goals in 24 games last season - the lowest mark in the league.