Flash Preseason Roster Update

March 28, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Western New York Flash News Release


ELMA, N.Y. - The Western New York Flash announced today its updated preseason roster.

Forward Taylor Leach who had been temporarily practicing with the team recently signed a contract with Sunnanå SK. The team currently plays in the Damallsvenskan, which is the highest division of professional women's soccer in Sweden.

Australian defender Alanna Kennedy joined the team in training today after helping Australia qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Kennedy scored a goal for the Matildas during the tournament.

WNY Flash Preseason Roster

GOALKEEPERS (2): Sabrina D'Angelo, Britt Eckerstrom

DEFENDERS (7): Abby Dahlkemper, Abby Erceg, Jaelene Hinkle, Alanna Kennedy, Laura Liedle, Rebecca Moros, Courtney Niemiec

MIDFIELDERS (8): Lady Andrade, Carolina Arias, Halimatu Ayinde, Elizabeth Eddy, Jeon Ga-Eul, Michaela Hahn, Samantha Mewis, Meredith Speck

FORWARDS (8): Makenzy Doniak, Kristen Hamilton, Adriana Leon, Jessica McDonald, Taylor Smith, Mallory Weber, Lynn Williams, Catherine Zimmerman

The Western New York Flash will open the 2016 NWSL season on Saturday April 16 at reigning champion, FC Kansas City. The WNY Flash will begin its home campaign on Friday, April 29 against the Washington Spirit at Sahlen's Stadium.

Season tickets for the 2016 WNY Flash season are currently on sale at wnyflash.com or by contacting Kayla Kent at kayla.kent@wnyflash.com.



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