The news officially fell on the side of the team. The former Lyon, freshly caped within the American club Portland, Amandine Henry, could well return to D1 Feminine. With the arrival of Dzsenifer Marozsán or Kheira Hamraoui, the player of the French team has given up her privileged position within the Lyon squad. She should therefore join the defending champion, PSG to return to D1 and be closer to the team of France for its preparation.

With the support of Patrice Lair at the head of PSG, the ex-Lyon would find his former coach from 2010 to 2014. A rookie size for the Paris team, if this transfer was to be possible. Indeed, transfers in D1 Feminine ends on September 22 at midnight. The FFF is nevertheless studying this exceptional demand. If the answer was to be against the player, it would only remain to wait for the opening of the winter mercato, to reach the capital in its new colors.

A major challenge

La Bleue, who started her American adventure this summer - after Olympique Lyonnais tripled - is qualified with her Portland team in the semi-finals of the NWSL, which take place this October 2 (the final to be played on 9) . The experience within Lyon will have greatly contributed to the development of the native player of Lille, who wishes to be prepared at best for the next stage that awaits the Blue, the Euro 2017. Endowed with an enlightened vision of play, Thoughtful tactical play and unflinching self-sacrifice, the player is a great asset to her team and would be an ideal strategic choice for PSG, who wants to build a strong team and annoy the OL this season. And what better than an old Lyon, who has especially a talent unparalleled to get there ... It will thus strengthen the midfielder with Shirley Cruz or Vero Boquete, the new recruit.

An American experience already lived by (former) Blue

Many French players have tried their luck in the United States, to taste the American championship. A game that was then more physical, more tactical, where the big international players rushed to play.

A former Lyon team-mate of Amandine Henry has set her bags, it is of course Camille Abily, who was loaned to PSG during her 2009/2010 season by Los Angeles Sol before joining another club of the WPS (ex-NWSL) FC Gold Pride. Before returning to his current club, Olympique Lyonnais.

Sonia Bompastor also played in the US, at Washington Freedom more precisely and will also be loaned to PSG during 2009/2010.
Laura Georges played there during her studies, with Boston College Eagles (from 2004 to 2007).

American players who played in Europe:
Tobin Heath (PSG)
Allie Long (PSG)
Ella Masar (PSG)
Lindsey Horan (PSG)
Hope Solo (OL)
Megan Rapinoe (OL)

Ali Krieger (Tyreso)
Christen Press (Tyreso)
Ashlyn Harris (Tyreso)
Meghan Klingenberg (Tyreso)
Whitney Engen (Tyreso)

Photos: Nelson Fatagraf