Marie Alidou transferred to Portland Thorns FC

Sport Lisboa e Benfica informs that it has reached an agreement with Portland Thorns FC for the permanent transfer of Marie Yasmine-Alidou.

Joining the Inspiradoras at the start of the 2023/24 season, the Canadian international made a total of 72 official appearances and scored 33 goals, during a period of great Benfica hegemony in Portuguese football and a strong impact in Europe, with the team reaching the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.

The footballer is associated with winning all the national competitions last season (2023/24). At Benfica, she won 1 Championship, 1 Portuguese Cup, 1 Super Cup and 2 League Cups.

This season, the women's football team is still aiming to defend its national title and the Portuguese Cup.

At 29, she is back on the American continent, where he will compete for Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL, which is considered one of the best leagues in the world.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica would like to thank Marie Yasmine-Alidou for all her dedication and professionalism during her almost two seasons as an eagle and wish her all the best for this new challenge in her career.