After patchy season, Benfica decide to terminate footballer's deal | OneFootball

Benfica announced this Tuesday, May 19, the departure of Carissa Boeckmann, a player from the Reds' women’s football team. The 22-year-old American footballer thus leaves the Club from Luz after just one season in service of the Eagles.

This was Carissa Boeckmann’s first experience outside the United States, and the athlete ended up being part of a season of great collective success at Benfica. Playing for Benfica, the midfielder made 13 appearances and scored two goals, contributing to the winning of the Liga BPI and the Women’s Portuguese Cup.

In an official statement, Benfica confirmed the player’s departure, despite the fact that she still had a valid contract for another season. “SL Benfica thanks the footballer for her professional attitude and wishes her personal happiness and success in the future of her career. Thank you, Carissa!”, the Club wrote in the note published this Tuesday.

It should be recalled that the Reds’ women’s team recently wrapped up another hugely successful season. Last Sunday, May 17, Benfica beat Porto 2-0 in the Women’s Portuguese Cup final, thanks to a brace from Caroline Møller.

With that triumph, the Inspiradoras secured the domestic double in Ivan Baptista’s first year in charge of the team. After winning their sixth straight national title, Benfica closed the season with another Portuguese Cup, confirming their recent dominance in Portuguese women’s football.

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