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Canadian goalkeeper Lisianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC – Winnipeg Free Press

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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bay FC has signed Canadian goalkeeper Lisianne Proulx in a deal with Melbourne City FC of Australia.

The NWSL expansion team said the 24-year-old from Boucherville, Que., is under contract through the 2025 season with an option until 2026.

“Lizianne has exceptional athletic attributes and is the perfect example of a modern goalkeeper,” said Diego Restrepo, Bay FC's Head of Goalkeeping. “His ability to make key saves, read the game and play from the back is impressive. We are excited to welcome him to our team and support him on his continued journey and growth.”

Canadian goalkeeper Lisianne Proulx in action in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 20, 2023. Working during training ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Bay FC acquires Proulx in deal with Australian Melbourne City FC.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Canadian goalkeeper Lisianne Proulx in action in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 20, 2023. Working during training ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Bay FC acquires Proulx in deal with Australian Melbourne City FC.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour

Proulx has made 50 saves in 14 appearances since signing with Melbourne in August. He spent the 2022-23 season in Portugal with Torreense, making 18 appearances.

Proulx, a former Canadian youth international, has yet to play a major role, though he has attended several camps. She should be in camp before the Canadian women open their CONCACAF W Gold Cup campaign next week.

Proulx represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (2016) and U-17 World Cup (2014 and 2016).

The five-foot-seven goalkeeper played college soccer at Syracuse from 2017-21, playing in 52 games.

Proulx was the second Canadian goalkeeper for the California-based NWSL club. Canadian No. 1 Kylen Sheridan plays for the San Diego Tide.