When Cloe Lacasse signed, Gooner had high expectations for her, especially given that she had 21 goals and 13 assists in for Benfica in her last season with them.
Lacasse signed for Arsenal last summer, saying at the time “When Arsenal came to the table, it was a dream” – so what went wrong so quickly? In 26 appearances for Arsenal Women (league and cup), Lacasse scored 5 goals and assisted 2, which was adequate for her first season but fell short of the standards she set before leaving Benfica.
Many fans were asking why Arsenal Women’s head coach, Jonas Eidevall, wasn’t playing her more, and kept playing her in different positions.
So there were hopes that in the upcoming season, after adjusting to the Arsenal system and gaining a better understanding of the WSL, Lacasse would be able to hit peak form. We were hoping to see her compete with Caitlin Foord and Mariona Caldentey for the left wing position, or perhaps switch to compete with Beth Mead for the right wing position.
However, unexpectedly, it emerged that Lacasse is leaving Arsenal for the NWSL, to play for the Utah Royals on a deal running up to 2027. Unfortunately, we have seen the last of Lacasse in Arsenal colours, as the club confirmed her exit while thanking her for a memorable time at the club and wishing her all the best.”All the best for the future, Cloe,” tweeted Arsenal. “You’ll always be a part of the Arsenal family.”
All the best for the future, Cloe ❤️
You’ll always be a part of The Arsenal family.
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) August 14, 2024
It’s sad that Lacasse is leaving, but one thing most Gooners will never forget is how she tore Manchester United apart at the Emirates Stadium last February in that epic 3-1 victory.
We wish Cloe Lacasse all the best in her future but why do you think her stay at the Arsenal was so short Gooners?
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There will be a new manager in place next season if there is no a WSL title this year. It should have been comfortable last season.
Our manager has no idea when do play who.
We’ll Michelle,
The reason it didn’t work out for Cloe Laccase is down to the manager.
Why is it that a manager see’s a player producing great performances in a certain position which grabs their attention to start with.
They then sign them and play them in a completely different position, and then wonder why they don’t perform to there previous levels.
It seems to happen time and time again at Arsenal. Both for the men and women’s teams.
Why don’t the managers of both the men and women’s teams do something radical, and play the player’s in their preferred position.
What a waste of a talent, Cloe Lacasse would have shone under a better manager.
I have my doubt’s about the current women’s manager.
I hope he proves me wrong, but I think there is a manager out there who would get a better tune out of this squad than the current manager.
I also think that the Vivienne Miedama fiasco, was a lot to do with him.
When you have a talent like that in your squad, you build your team around her, that’s an absolute no brainer.