TORONTO – After two seasons in England with Notts County Ladies FC, Canadian international Desiree Scott is headed to the U.S. Midwest and FC Kansas City.

The Winnipeg midfielder known as The Destroyer is one of six newly allocated Canadians — among the 11 in total — in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2016.

Scott, who has won 99 caps for Canada, said playing in North America during an Olympic year made sense.

“Being close to home is something I like, being a homebody,” Scott said in an interview Monday. “We’re all on the same schedule here and with the camps and the Olympic focus, I thought it would be a better fit for me.

“I had my two years with Notts County and they were unreal. It’s just time to come home.”

Canadian captain Christine Sinclair continues with the Portland Thorns.

Allysha Chapman is joined by newcomer Janine Beckie, a first-round draft choice, at the Houston Dash. The expansion Orlando Pride feature Kaylyn Kyle and Josee Belanger, another newcomer.

Stephanie Labbe, acquired in a January trade with Chicago, and Shelina Zadorsky join veteran Diana Matheson with the Washington Spirit. Adriana Leon and newcomer Sabrina D’Angelo are with the Western New York Flash.

Goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who spent the last two seasons in Houston, is expected to move to a club in Sweden.

Canada, the U.S. and Mexico allocate international players to the 10-team NWSL, paying their salaries.

“Canada Soccer is pleased to continue its support of the participation of members of our national women’s team program in the NWSL,” Peter Montopoli, general secretary of the Canadian Soccer Association, said in a statement.

“As a leading country committed to the development of the women’s game, we feel that their participation provides the best possible competitive environment for these players to ensure they stay at the top of their game.”

All of the allocated Canadians, with the exception of Kyle and Leon, are currently with the national team in Houston ahead of the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament, which starts Wednesday in Houston and Frisco, Texas.

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