NWSL Announces Canadian Subsidized Player for 2017 Season

Christine Sinclair will return to NWSL as a subsidized player from Team Canada

CHICAGO, ILL - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the official list of Canada Soccer's Women's National Team subsidized players for the 2017 season. A total of 10 Canadians will be participating as subsidized players in the upcoming NWSL season.

"We are very appreciative of and excited by Canada Soccer's continued support of the league as well as the meaningful impact their players are having on and off the field," NWSL Commissioner Jeff Plush said. "It is also important for the sustained growth of our league to have the top players from around the world."

Forward Nichelle Prince and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan were added by Canada Soccer this season; Sheridan was selected by Sky Blue FC 23rd overall, while Prince was selected 28th overall by the Houston Dash. With the new additions, two players were left off the list, Josée Belanger and Kaylyn Kyle of the Orlando Pride.

The following is a club-by-club list of Canadian subsidized players for the 2017 NWSL season:

Boston Breakers: Allysha Chapman

Chicago Red Stars: None

Houston Dash: Janine Beckie, Nichelle Prince*

FC Kansas City: Desiree Scott

North Carolina Courage: Sabrina D'Angelo

Orlando Pride: None

Portland Thorns FC: Christine Sinclair

Seattle Reign FC: Diana Matheson

Sky Blue FC: Kailen Sheridan*

Washington Spirit: Stephanie Labbé, Shelina Zadorsky

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