The Chicago Red Stars announce the acquisition of former Saint Louis Athletica goalkeeper Jillian Loyden, in exchange for 2009 Red Stars midfielder Lindsay Tarpley.
Loyden, who was Athletica's backup goalkeeper to Hope Solo, played in three matches during the 2009 Women's Professional Soccer season.
Loyden spent the WPS offseason on loan to the Central Coast Mariners of Australia's Westfield W-League, earning W-League Goalkeeper of the Year honors. Loyden posted three shutouts and a 7-2-1 record.
Chicago moved to obtain Loyden after the organization made the decision to release 2009 starting goalkeeper Caroline Jönsson from her contract.
"I am so excited for this opportunity to play at such a well-respected club," Loyden said. "I can't wait to meet my new teammates, get on the field and start working with a great coaching staff toward a very successful 2010 season."
Tarpley currently making her way back from an ACL injury
will move to Saint Louis to team up with a few familiar faces in Captain Lori Chalupny, Hope Solo and Tina Ellertson from US WNT & Kendall Fletcher from UNC days.
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