BREAKING NEWS: Crysencio Summerville of the Leeds United has terminated his employment with the team following a background debate with management over…
Signed by Leeds United for a miniscule €1.5 million from Feyenoord in 2020, the Dutchman has enjoyed his proper breakout season in English football, it’s safe to say.
Recently named “Championship Player of the Season,” Summerville has been instrumental in the Yorkshire club’s promotion push (19 goals, nine assists).
Having shown signs of promise in the Premier League last season, there’s every reason to expect the 22-year-old to make a stronger impact at the top level next time around — be it with Leeds or elsewhere.
The year in the Championship has clearly made the winger a more complete attacker.
He continues to be a menace in one-vs-ones, and he executes his actions with such a speed that it’s hard for defenders to read his intentions or direction.
But Summerville is also now better at navigating the central areas.
His “signature move” of curling the ball into the far corner when cutting in from the left — he takes more than three shots per 90 minutes — has also been perfected and should prove effective at a higher level.
Banda took the ball from midfield and found Watt for a goal in the 29th minute, then scored in the 40th minute off a feed from Watt.
Banda’s shot in the second minute of first-half stoppage time was saved by Murphy, with Doyle scoring off the rebound for a 3-0 lead.
Hopkins’ centering pass in the 52nd minute deflected off Pride defender Emily Sams and into the goal to cut the Courage’s deficit to 3-1.
Banda scored her second goal of the game in the 77th minute on a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Banda, who has three goals and two assists in three matches for Orlando, departed in the 82nd minute after taking a blow to her right knee.
