FC Kansas City Aqcuires Becca Moros from Portland
January 20, 2015 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
FC Kansas City News Release
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 20, 2015) - FC Kansas Cityannounced today the club has acquired defender BeccaMoros from the Portland Thorns. In exchange, Kansas City will be sending to Portland one of their international roster spots for 2015 and 2016 seasons.
Moros, 29, appeared in 18 regular season matches making13 starts with the Thorns last season. Before joining head coach Paul Riley's team, she spent two season's with Japanese side INAC Kobe Leonessa winning back-to-back Nadeshiko League championships.
The Manhattan, New York native has youth international experience for the U.S. Women's National Teams at the U-21 and U-23 levels.
Moros was a three-time NSCAA All-American selection at Duke University where she played from 2003 to 2006 appearing in 86 matches and recording a total of 15 goals and 20 assists for the Blue Devils.
VITALS:
Rebecca Moros
Position: Defender
Height: 5'5''
Birthdate: May 6, 1985
Hometown: Larchmont, NY
College: Duke
Last club: Portland Thorns
Twitter: @BeccaMoros
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