Garriock signs with Chicago in WPS

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Garriock becomes the third Matildas player to sign with a WPS team.
Midfielder Collette McCallum and forward Sarah Walsh, a teammate of Garriock’s at Sydney FC, are to play with Sky Blue FC of New Jersey.
A fourth Australian, forward Lisa De Vanna has been drafted by and is in negotiations with the Washington Freedom.
Garriock, 26, is a 10-year international veteran with 112 caps and 19 goals to her name and has competed in two World Cups and two Olympics.
“It’s an absolute dream come true for me to continue my career in the United States, playing with and against some of the best players in the world,” said Garriock.
Garriock is the second international player to sign with the Red Stars, joining English forward Karen Carney.
The Red Stars also have the WPS playing rights to Sweden’s Caroline J?nsson and Frida ?stberg, as well as Brazilian striker Cristiane.
Each WPS is allowed to carry five international players on their roster.

Source – aap 3/02/2009