Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod and her spouse, Iceland worldwide midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir, are leaving the National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride to play in Iceland.
The 39-year-old from St. Albert, Alta., and Jonsdottir married Jan. 2. McLeod joined the Pride in 2020, one 12 months earlier than Jonsdottir.
“Both Gunny and Erin have been extremely necessary members of, not solely the Pride, however of the NWSL as an entire,” Pride head coach Seb Hines mentioned in a press release. “Their impression, ability and professionalism will probably be missed each inside our locker room and in our neighborhood, however this subsequent step of their lives is an thrilling one which we’re additionally celebrating.”
McLeod, who beforehand performed within the NWSL for the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash, made 28 appearances for the Pride with 5 shutouts.
At the membership stage, McLeod started her profession with the Vancouver Whitecaps within the USL W-League in 2004. She has additionally had stints with the Washington Freedom and Sweden’s facet Dalsjofors GoIF, FC Rosengard and Vaxjo DFF.
She spent the 2020 season on mortgage with Ungmennafelag Stjarnan in Iceland because of the pandemic
McLeod has received 119 caps for Canada and was a part of the gold medal group on the Tokyo Olympics. She has been to 4 World Cup and three Olympics, additionally successful bronze on the 2012 Games in London.
Jonsdottir, 34, made 48 appearances for Orlando with 5 targets and two assists. She beforehand performed for the Utah Royals.
