Crystal Dunn, rising star in U.S. women’s soccer, departs Washington Spirit for Chelsea

Posted Jan 4, 2017
Crystal Dunn, a rising star with the top-ranked U.S. women’s national soccer team, has left the Washington Spirit to sign with English club Chelsea, the second prominent player to depart since the National Women’s Soccer League final three months ago. She follows Ali Krieger, who clashed with the coach and owner before being traded to the Orlando Pride in November. (Washington Post)

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