Thursday, June 23, 2016

Amandine Henry's arrival points to NWSL's strength (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this May 23, 2013, file photo, Olympique Lyonnais Amandine Henry, right, shoots past Wolfsburg's Zsanett Jakabfi during the women's Champions League final soccer match at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London. Henry is quickly showing why she is regarded as one of the world's best players. She is with the Portland Thorns and might be the biggest star from Europe to join the National Women's Soccer League, which is in its fourth season. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Amandine Henry quickly showed the prowess that has made her one of the world's best players in her first start stateside with the Portland Thorns. Henry aimed a header at the goal that was popped in by teammate Nadia Nadim in a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars, and Portland remained the only undefeated team in the National Women's Soccer League. Henry is arguably the biggest star from Europe to join the NWSL as it plays out its historic fourth season.


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