According to social media reports, the Pride may be sending midfielder Lianne Sanderson to the Western New York Flash.
According to Dan Lauletta of Equalizer Soccer, the Pride may be shipping midfielder Lianne Sanderson to the Western New York Flash soon.
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.
Here is some BREAKING #NWSL news to start the week: Multiple sources tell me the Flash are about to acquire Lianne Sanderson from the Pride
— Dan Lauletta (@TheDanLauletta) June 20, 2016
It’s unclear what the Pride would be receiving in return but Lauletta said international slots look to be involved.