In a move that could pave the way for a big signing later this preseason, the Dash on Friday traded Brazilian midfielder Andressinha to reigning NWSL champion Portland Thorns FC.

In return, the Dash will receive second-year forward Savannah Jordan, who spent the first half of 2017 playing for Scotland's Glasgow City FC. Jordan was the No. 18 overall pick in the 2017 draft but would have been picked much higher had she not already made her intentions clear to play overseas.

Jordan should boost the attack that scored 23 goals in 24 games last season - the lowest mark in the league.

She scored 81 goals and had 27 assists in 94 matches at the University of Florida. She ranks second in school history goals and points behind Abby Wambach. Jordan was a four-time All-American and has played with the U.S. under-23 and under-20 national teams.

She scored three goals – all from headers – in her debut with Glasgow City FC.

Jordan returned to Portland on Aug. 1 and was activated from the disabled list on Aug. 24. She appeared in two games and played a total of nine minutes the rest of the way.

In executing the trade, the Dash get more than just Jordan's great track record of production. They also get significant relief from the salary cap. Andressinha makes the league maximum salary.

Andressinha, a supremely technical player who is among the league's best in drawing fouls, played 36 games for the Dash the last two seasons. She had three goals and four assists.

The difference in her salary and Jordan's should give the Dash plenty of room to sign another player who can contribute at a high level.