Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn't wasting any time making it a reality.
The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb. 21, has signed a three-year contract with the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League. "I really did just want to get going," said Allen. "I've been wanting to go pro since I was young.
It was a pretty difficult decision, yes, but I think I made the right one." Allen, who has already won one international cap at the senior level, is in camp with sixth-ranked Canada this week ahead of an April 11 friendly with No.
5 France in Le Mans. She is also expected to see action with the Canadian under-20 team which takes part in qualifying later this month for the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, scheduled for May 24 to June 3 in the Dominican Republic.