Canada forward Adriana Leon joins Portland Thorns on short-term loan from Man United
Canadian worldwide ahead Adriana Leon has joined the NWSL”s Portland Thorns on a short-term mortgage from Manchester United.
The hope is the deal, which runs via June 30, provides Leon taking part in time forward of this summer time’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Canadian staff is anticipated to move to Australia at first of July for a pre-tournament camp.
Leon has seen restricted motion of late in England, with accidents taking part in a component.
The 30-year-old from King City, Ont., signed with Manchester United final July after 3 1/2 seasons with West Ham United. She has made 9 appearances with three objectives since becoming a member of Man United.
“An opportunity was presented to us to bring Adriana to Portland and we believe this is a move that is beneficial for both the club and Adriana,” Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc, a fellow Canadian, stated in a press release. “She wants to be here and take advantage of the opportunity in a competitive environment ahead of the World Cup. Adriana has the ability to make an impact as we strengthen this special group with her talent to help continue to push us forward.”
Portland can also be house to Canadian captain Christine Sinclair, who doubles because the Thorns skipper, and injured ahead Janine Beckie.
“Adriana is an excellent addition to our deep and talented roster,” stated Thorns head coach Mike Norris. “She brings a wealth of expertise each on the worldwide stage and membership stage. An out-and-out winger, she likes to play on the entrance foot and go at defenders, and we really feel she’s going to match our taking part in model nicely.”
Leon, who has 28 objectives in 96 worldwide appearances, began in Canada’s 2-1 loss to France on Tuesday in Le Mans.
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