Reports abounded that the husband (Jrue) of former United States International midfielder and Kansas City stalwart Lauren Holiday was traded to a Portland, Oregon area sports team rumors were sparked that the midfielder would soon be returning to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with the Portland Thorns.

“Frankly we can neither confirm nor deny the rumors,” stated one anonymous league source. “However, anyone would be perfectly happy with such a player as Lauren Holiday.”

With news that the husband would be employed in the Portland area, soccer crazy officials are apparently scouring the internet and rumor mills to see if Holiday will soon follow suit.

“She’s only 35, she can add that veteran presence that all teams need,” stated one local soccer fan.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as eagle eye fans keep a look out for signs of Holliday and her husband at local events.