 Leroux was the number one pick by the Atlanta Beat in the 2012 WPS Draft , though the league folded before she could play for the team . During the summer of 2012 , Leroux joined fellow U.S. national team players , Hope Solo , Alex Morgan , Stephanie Cox , and Megan Rapinoe on the Seattle Sounders Women in the W @-@ League . Sounders Women head coach , Michelle French , said of the signing , " Sydney is the consummate goal scorer with an incredible attacking attitude . She not only shows tireless effort on the offensive side of the ball , but she is very unique in that she prides herself on her defensive recovery and ability to win the ball back . She makes an impact no matter where she plays on the field . " Due to her national team commitments and preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics , Leroux made only two regular season appearances for the club . She scored two goals and served one assist in her 168 minutes on the pitch . With the national teammates ' presence on the team , the Sounders sold out nine of their ten home matches at the 4 @,@ 500 capacity Starfire Stadium . Average attendance during the 2012 season for the Sounders Women was four times higher than the next closest team . 
