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Flash ink Australian Alanna Kennedy

Alanna Kennedy (14) won 37 caps for Australia before her 21st birthday. (photo courtesy Western New York Flash.)

Alanna Kennedy (14) won 37 caps for Australia before her 21st birthday. (photo courtesy Western New York Flash.)

A day after waiving Michelley Heyman, the Western New York Flash have signed her Australian teammate Alanna Kennedy. Earlier in the week, The Equalizer reported that the club was in the market for an international defender to play next to Abby Dahlkemper. Kennedy, 21, was capped 37 times by Australia as of the close of 2015.

“Alanna is a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder but also as a central defender. She brings positive energy to any team and will be a strong asset for the Flash this year,” Flash General Manager Rich Randall said. “Alanna had a great World Cup and W-League season and, at just 21-years-old, has a very bright future in the NWSL.”

The signing could mean a move to midfield for Abby Erceg who the Flash acquired earlier this offseason in a trade with the Chicago Red Stars.

Kennedy is part of Australia’s Olympic qualifying roster. The Matildas kick off a grueling qualifying tournament this weekend against host Japan.

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