The Orlando Pride have announced that they've traded midfielder Lianne Sanderson to the Western New York Flash in return for an international slot for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 seasons.
The 28-year-old English international was selected by the Pride in the 2016 NWSL Expansion Draft from the Portland Thorns in November. Formerly playing for Arsenal Ladies, in addition to the Thorns, Sanderson was also a part of England's World Cup team in 2015 that reached the semifinals in Canada. Additionally she plays in Cyprus during the NWSL's off-season.
According to Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni, Sanderson approached the club looking for a move away from Orlando.