Reading sign Wales international Jess Fishlock on loan from OL Reign

[ASFN Admin]

Reading have signed Wales international Jess Fishlock on a loan deal from OL Reign in America’s National Women’s Soccer League. The 33-year-old, who is Wales’ all-time leading appearance-maker, will be available for Reading in time for their Women’s Super League opener against Arsenal on Saturday September 5. Compatriots Angharad James, Rachel Rowe and Natasha Harding are already at the club. Fishlock’s trophy-laden career includes winning the NWSL Shield alongside Megan Rapinoe and Kim Little in 2014 and 2015. Loans in Europe - first to FFC Frankfurt and then to Lyon - yielded two Champions League winners’ medals, the latter from Lyon’s 4-1 win over Barcelona last season. At Melbourne City, she won the W-League Grand Final three times and started her coaching career. She recently suffered an ACL injury but has since returned to full fitness. Reading manager Kelly Chambers said: "Jess is a world class player who has a wealth of experience at the very top level of the women’s game. Not only does Jess have incredible experience behind her, she also possesses a fantastic understanding of the game that will only help the players around her on the pitch and our team to progress. "What I love about Jess is that she is still so hungry to develop and learn and I’m so excited to work with her over this period. It’s fantastic to bring Jess to our club." Fishlock added: "I am super excited to be joining Reading on loan. It's nice to be home and I am thankful for the opportunity. I can't wait to get started and I'm really looking forward to helping Reading push on to another level."

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