Some of the players of the tournament are heading to new clubs for the domestic seasons, and plenty to the WSL
he World Cup may be over but, after a short break, most of its stars will start preparing for their club seasons. The transfer market is always abuzz and some players made their moves before the tournament got under way in Australia and New Zealand. Here we pick 10 of the main ones that took place, as well as some that may well happen in the next few weeks.
Amanda Ilestedt stays close to Australia’s Sam Kerr in the third place playoff. Their rivalry will be renewed in the WSL next season when Ilestedt’s Arsenal meet Kerr’s Chelsea.The Sweden defender won a bronze medalthe Bronze Ball at the World Cup after being one of the most impressive in the backline throughout the tournament and also scoring four goals. The 30-year-old secured the move to London in June and was the Women’s Super League club’s first signing of the summer.
. She scored three goals and made one assist before the Matildas were knocked out in the semi-finals by England.Other clubs had been circling Canadian defender Lawrence but it was WSL champions Chelsea who managed to sign her. The 28-year-old joined the Blues before heading to the World Cup where Olympic champions Canada exited in the group stage. She will join her Canadian teammate and defender Kadeisha Buchanan in Emma Hayes’ team.
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