Western New York Flash Re-Sign Four Players, Exercise Options on Ten Players
October 19, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Western New York Flash News Release
BUFFALO, NY --- The Western New York Flash announced today that the team has re-signed forward Kristen Hamilton, defenders Elizabeth Eddy and Abby Erceg, and goalkeeper Katelyn Rowland. The organization has also exercised the 2017 contract options on ten players.
Players whose options were exercised for the 2017 season are: goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom; defenders Abby Dahlkemper, Alanna Kennedy, Courtney Niemiec, and Meredith Speck; midfielders Makenzy Doniak, Michaela Hahn, and McCall Zerboni; and forwards Taylor Smith and Lynn Williams.
Canada goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo and USA midfielder Samantha Mewis remain on the club's roster as Federation Players.
The organization has declined the 2017 contract option on midfielder Janice Cayman. The Belgian National Team member will be spending next summer preparing for and playing in the UEFA Women's EURO 2017 tournament.
Defender Jaelene Hinkle and forward Jessica McDonald are out of contract and have been extended new contract offers.
In addition, the Flash have received an exception for midfielder Lianne Sanderson due to injury and will retain her rights until the start of the 2017 preseason.
Come watch the 2016 NWSL Champions defend their title in 2017! Season tickets are now available: http://bit.ly/2bEjtpe
National Women's Soccer League Stories from October 19, 2016
- Washington Spirit Exercises Options on Nine Players; Offers New Contracts to Six - Washington Spirit
- Chicago Extends All Player Options for 2017 - Chicago Stars FC
- Houston Dash Exercise Contract Options on 12 Players - Houston Dash
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- Seattle Reign FC Exercise Options on Eleven Players - Seattle Reign FC
- Sky Blue FC Exercises 2017 Player Options - Sky Blue FC
- Thorns FC Exercise 2017 Contract Options on 10 Players - Portland Thorns FC
- Western New York Flash Re-Sign Four Players, Exercise Options on Ten Players - Western New York Flash
- Flash Trio to Suit up for USWNT Tonight - Western New York Flash
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