![]() Amandine brings a winning mentality to a talented group and I believe she will play an important role in supporting our team chemistry and culture, on the field and in the locker room.” She has exceptional passing range, is very intelligent on and off the ball and can score special goals, as she proved in the World Cup last year. “Her ability to control the game in the center of midfield helps everyone else do their job better. “Amandine is one of the very best in the world, and I am delighted she is joining us in Portland in her prime,” said Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons. Henry needs two more appearances to reach 200 from all competitions for Lyon. ![]() Currently Lyon are seven points clear of Paris Saint-Germain who have a match in hand. During that time the club won eight French titles, four Women’s French Cups, and the UEFA Champions League twice. “Her accomplishments speak for themselves, and we are very pleased to add a player of her caliber to an already talented Thorns club and to the NWSL.” “Amandine is a proven, world-class player with demonstrated success at both the club and international level in France,” said Gavin Wilkinson, GM/president of soccer for Thorns FC. A source told The Equalizer that Henry is expected in Portland on or about June 1. The agreement is effective after Henry’s contract with Lyon expires. The post Amandine Henry left off France’s Euro team amid coach dispute appeared first on Just Women's Sports.Portland Thorns FC today officially announced the signing of French midfielder Amandine Henry. Midfielders: Charlotte Bilbault (Bordeaux), Kenza Dali (Everton), Grace Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain), Ella Palis (Bordeaux), Sandie Toletti (Levante).įorwards: Sandy Baltimore (Paris Saint-Germain), Delphine Cascarino (Lyon), Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain), Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain), Melvine Malard (Lyon), Clara Matéo (Paris FC), Ouleymata Sarr (Paris FC). ![]() Goalkeepers: Mylene Chavas (Bordeaux), Justine Lerond (Metz), Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Juventus Turin).ĭefenders: Selma Bacha (Lyon), Hawa Cissoko (West Ham), Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain), Griedge Mbock (Lyon), Eve Perisset (Bordeaux), Wendie Renard (Lyon), Marion Torrent (Montpellier), Aïssatou Tounkara (Atletico de Madrid). ![]() The tournament begins on July 6, with many of the games already sold out. You won’t be on it in light of your recent performances.’ I was silent for two seconds. She said, ‘Amandine, you know my list comes out tomorrow. I will remember it for the rest of my life,” said Henry. Henry also said she “shocked” not to be included on the qualifying team for the tournament. Just last week, Henry opened the scoring in the Champions League final to help lift Lyon over Barcelona 3-1. The midfielder has hit back at the coach’s claim, saying the decision was due to her being outspoken. I wanted to enjoy the World Cup, but in the end, it was total chaos.”ĭiacre has said that the decision to leave Henry off the squad was based on performance. “I personally cried in my room sometimes. “I saw players crying in their rooms,” Henry said of the World Cup. Henry was captain of the team during the 2019 World Cup, but a number of disagreements between Henry and France head coach Corinne Diacre became public after the tournament, which has led to the souring of their relationship.
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