.janinebeckie4 and LeonAdriana9 wanted to test themselves in Europe so they can be at their best for CanadaSoccerEN at the FIFA Women's World Cup. (JohnMolinaro)
Canada is set to compete at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, and if the Reds have any hope of winning it, they’ll need all of their players to be in top form. That was one of the reasons why Beckie wanted to test herself at a higher level with Manchester City.
Buchanan and Lawrence decided to forego the NWSL after they played collegiate soccer at West Virginia University and signed with Lyon and PSG, respectively. Both have benefited from their time with French clubs, earning valuable experience competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Buchanan, in particular, has flourished with Lyon, helping them win back-to-back Champions League titles. She was also named the Canadian women’s player of the year in 2017.
Like Beckie, Leon, 26, recently ventured to England, signing with West Ham United, where she plays under Matt Beard, who coached her in the NWSL with the Boston Breakers. Leon said she lacked opportunities in the NWSL, and believed she would benefit from the European experience.
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