OL Reign announced Sunday that they have acquired U.S. star Rose Lavelle in a deal with the Washington Spirit in exchange for a natural first-round pick in the 2022 NWSL College Draft, $ 100,000 in allotment money and additional allocation condition on Lavelle’s future game status in the National Women’s Football Association.
The Seattle Area Association said the agreement was made with the understanding the 25-year-old central midfielder “is expected to sign an agreement to play outside the NWSL with immediate effect”, meaning the Spirit will compensate for them departure while the government will exercise its rights if it decides to return to the NWSL in the future.
Lavelle, who has won 35 caps for the U.S. women’s team and scored 12 international goals, has been in talks to join Manchester City from the FA Women’s Super League, which last week signed other American star Sam Mewis . The Athletic report note on Sunday that Lavelle’s one-year contract with City is “officially a go” with a formal announcement to follow this week.
The Cincinnati native was the breakout star of last year’s World Cup, starting six of her team’s seven games, scoring three goals and winning the Bronze Ball as the third best player in the league behind teammates Megan Rapinoe and Lucy Bronze of England . Her strike with leftists in the final against the Netherlands to seal their country’s fourth world championship was accused of being a direct classic.
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Lavelle made a stylish playmaker full in the back rows of opponents with her creativity, vision and technical skills. He made 21 appearances in all leagues in three seasons with Washington, while often battling hamstring injuries, and most helped the club to the quarterfinals of the NWSL Challenge Cup.
“Our project with OL Reign is ambitious, which requires taking smart, strategic risks to achieve our goals,” OL head coach Farid Benstiti said in a statement. “We all know Rose is a special player, so this is a chance for me to take. I hope we will have the opportunity to work with Rose in the future, and I am excited to support her as she works to reach her destination as one of the best players in the world. “
Lavelle’s agent did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Guardian.
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