According to sporting director Gert Kams, Paide Linnanaiskond had contemplated adding an overseas player ever since the club gained promotion to Estonia’s top division. However, management only took concrete action when it appeared two vital members of the squad were departing. On September 18, the club officially revealed the acquisition of 23-year-old American forward Kennedy Avery Mayo, securing the first foreign signing in the history of the organization.
Before joining the Estonian side, Mayo gained experience playing for Arizona State University, San Jose State University, and the California Storm. This agreement marked her inaugural professional contract outside of the United States, and she immediately made an impact by netting four goals across her opening four matches with Paide. Kams noted that the idea had existed since reaching the Meistriliiga, though they initially lacked readiness.
The urgency to secure new talent intensified in September as sisters Aleksandra and Nicole Kelli prepared for a transfer to Tharros, an Italian Serie C club. Ultimately, the transfer collapsed because the Sardinian team failed to obtain the necessary league license. Following the failed move, Aleksandra came back to Paide to complete the current campaign, whereas Nicole remained in Italy in pursuit of another team. Kams explained that recognizing the potential loss of two exceptional athletes prompted discussions about adding reinforcements to bolster the roster for the remainder of the season.
SOURCE NAME: balticfootballnews.com
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