Lene Mykjåland
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Lene Mykjåland is a Norwegian football striker.
She currently plays for Røa
. She is also a member of the Norwegian Women's National Football Team
, having made her debut for the senior team on March 7, 2007, in a 1–2 loss against Germany.
She started her career in Randesund IL
, a district club in Kristiansand. In 2003, Mykjåland played with Amazon Grimstad
and played there until she went on to Røa in September 2005. Mykjåland was Røa's top scorer in 2007 with 11 goals.
She quickly became one of the league's top talents, and has also managed to establish herself on the Norwegian National senior squad, having been called up to both the 2007 Women's World Cup as well as the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China.
On October 21, 2008 Lene Mykjåland and four other Røa players — Marie Knutsen
, Guro Knutsen
, Marit Fiane Christensen
and Siri Nordby
— made headlines when they announced in a press release that they would not be returning to the national team due to issues the five had with the national team leadership.While the press statement never mentioned coach Bjarne Berntsen's
name, it was assumed that he was instrumental in their decision to retire from the team. The retirement, which came off in many newspapers as a boycott, created widespread media attention. When Eli Landsem took over the national team after the 2009 European Championship, they ended their boycott and made themselves available again for the national team. On January 15, 2010, Mykjåland played her first game for Norway since the boycott in a 1-1 draw against England
. In 2011, Mykjåland was included in the squad that was going to play in the 2011 Women's World Cup.
The Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer
announced on December 23, 2009, that they had signed Mykjåland, and she joined the team on April 1, 2010. After one season in America, she returned to Norway and signed a two-year contrat with former team Røa.
She currently plays for Røa
Røa IL
Røa IL is a Norwegian sports club from Røa in the borough of Vestre Aker, Oslo. It was founded on 11 November 1900, and has sections for football, gymnastics, bandy and cross-country skiing. Football, bandy and nordic skiing has been dominant in Røa. In bandy, the team has twice made it to the...
. She is also a member of the Norwegian Women's National Football Team
Norway women's national football team
The Norway women's national football team represents Norway in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, are former European, World and Olympic champions and thus one of the most successful national teams...
, having made her debut for the senior team on March 7, 2007, in a 1–2 loss against Germany.
She started her career in Randesund IL
Randesund IL
Randesund IL is an Norwegian sports club from Kristiansand. It has sections for association football, handball, table tennis, tennis and skiing....
, a district club in Kristiansand. In 2003, Mykjåland played with Amazon Grimstad
Amazon Grimstad FK
Amazon Grimstad FK is a Norwegian women's football club from Grimstad. It is named after the Amazons of Greek mythology.It was founded in 1999, when the women's football section split from FK Jerv. The senior team currently resides in the Toppserien, having played there since the 2006 season.-...
and played there until she went on to Røa in September 2005. Mykjåland was Røa's top scorer in 2007 with 11 goals.
She quickly became one of the league's top talents, and has also managed to establish herself on the Norwegian National senior squad, having been called up to both the 2007 Women's World Cup as well as the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China.
On October 21, 2008 Lene Mykjåland and four other Røa players — Marie Knutsen
Marie Knutsen
Marie Knutsen is a Norwegian football midfielder.She currently plays for Røa in Norway's Toppserien league. She is also a member of the Norwegian Women's National Football Team.-Club career:...
, Guro Knutsen
Guro Knutsen
Guro Knutsen Mienna is a Norwegian football player who plays for the club Røa IL in the Toppserien and for the Norway women's national football team....
, Marit Fiane Christensen
Marit Fiane Christensen
Marit Fiane Christensen is a Norwegian football central back.She currently plays for Røa in Norway's Toppserien league. She is member of the Norwegian Women's National Football Team, having made her debut for the senior team on March 16, 2003, in a match against USA.- Club career :She started her...
and Siri Nordby
Siri Nordby
Siri Nordby is a Norwegian football defender who plays for Røa in Norway's Toppserien league. She also plays for the Norway women's national football team....
— made headlines when they announced in a press release that they would not be returning to the national team due to issues the five had with the national team leadership.While the press statement never mentioned coach Bjarne Berntsen's
Bjarne Berntsen
Bjarne Berntsen is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is currently employed as the Director of Viking FK, where he has served as both player and manager in the past.-Playing career:...
name, it was assumed that he was instrumental in their decision to retire from the team. The retirement, which came off in many newspapers as a boycott, created widespread media attention. When Eli Landsem took over the national team after the 2009 European Championship, they ended their boycott and made themselves available again for the national team. On January 15, 2010, Mykjåland played her first game for Norway since the boycott in a 1-1 draw against England
England women's national football team
The England women's national football team represents England in international women's football. The side has been quite successful of late, qualifying for three World Cups, 1995, 2007 and 2011...
. In 2011, Mykjåland was included in the squad that was going to play in the 2011 Women's World Cup.
The Washington Freedom of Women's Professional Soccer
Women's Professional Soccer
Women's Professional Soccer is the top level professional women's soccer league in the United States. It began play on March 29, 2009. The league was composed of seven teams for its first two seasons and fielded 6 teams for the 2011 season, with continued plans for future expansion...
announced on December 23, 2009, that they had signed Mykjåland, and she joined the team on April 1, 2010. After one season in America, she returned to Norway and signed a two-year contrat with former team Røa.
Club
Røa- Toppserien (3): 2007Toppserien 2007The 2007 season of the Toppserien, the highest women's football league in Norway, began on 21 April 2007 and ended on 3 November 2007.22 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws...
, 2008Toppserien 2008The 2008 season of the Toppserien, the highest women's football league in Norway, began on 12 April 2008 and ended on 2 November 2008....
, 2009 - Norwegian Cup (2): 2006, 2008